Don’t hold back on the switch to eLogs

Don’t hold back on the switch to eLogs

A survey carried out for ABS Wavesight into usage patterns and adoption of eLogs returned some results that appear contradictory. 

A ship’s logbook is not just a mandatory safety requirement; it is essential for understanding any sequence of events on a voyage including the operational status and decision-making processes on board vessels at critical times. Electronic logbooks (eLogs) are not new to the industry. The IMO has facilitated a transition to eLogs by endorsing their use under MARPOL since October 2020.