The correct answer is D) official logbook. The deck logbook, compass record book, and chronometer error book are all records that are typically maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel. These logs document important information related to the vessel's operations, navigation, and timekeeping. The official logbook, however, is a separate document that is required by law to be maintained by the master or person in charge of the vessel. This logbook contains more detailed and formal entries, such as the vessel's official voyage and cargo information, crew changes, and any incidents or accidents that occur during the voyage. The official logbook is not directly maintained by the watch-standing officers, which is why it is the EXCEPT in this question.