Logbook

They may be as complex as software packages, or as simple as editable spreadsheets, but electronic logbooks offer several advantages including virtually unlimited capacity and digital backups.

To record key navigation, engine watch, port calls and other operational activities on board vessels of all sizes, marine logbooks must meet the specific reporting requirements of IMO, SOLAS and flag states.

When maritime logbooks are of the electronic variety, manually-inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessel's instruments such as time and position.

[2] This standard establishes a framework for the seamless integration of smart applications on vessels, facilitating efficient communication and data exchange between various systems.

Typically the electronic shift logbook is used to record state at the production plant, but it can also contain simple planning functions that notify personnel about upcoming maintenance activities.