Electronic logbook
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An electronic logbook is a computer
based software for recording (logging) states, events or simply conditions used for complex machines like aircraft, nuclear plants, particle accelerators, various areas on board ships replacing paper based logbooks, etc.
This version of a logbook was derived from the old-fashioned paper based logbooks which have been used in the maritime sector (see also logbook
). Today a wide spectrum of different implementations of these electronic logbooks is available, even if most versions are based on the classical client-server approach. Here the electronic logbook serves a client which is in most cases a simple web browser.
, SOLAS
and flag states. Manually inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessel's instruments such as time and position. Typical marine electronic logbooks are:
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
based software for recording (logging) states, events or simply conditions used for complex machines like aircraft, nuclear plants, particle accelerators, various areas on board ships replacing paper based logbooks, etc.
This version of a logbook was derived from the old-fashioned paper based logbooks which have been used in the maritime sector (see also logbook
Logbook
A logbook was originally a book for recording readings from the chip log, and is used to determine the distance a ship traveled within a certain amount of time...
). Today a wide spectrum of different implementations of these electronic logbooks is available, even if most versions are based on the classical client-server approach. Here the electronic logbook serves a client which is in most cases a simple web browser.
Marine Electronic Logbooks
An electronic alternative to record key navigation, engine watch, port calls and other operational activities on board vessels of all sizes. Marine Electronic logbooks must meet the specific reporting requirements of IMOInternational Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization , formerly known as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization , was established in Geneva in 1948, and came into force ten years later, meeting for the first time in 1959...
, SOLAS
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea is an international maritime safety treaty. The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships.- History :The first version of the...
and flag states. Manually inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessel's instruments such as time and position. Typical marine electronic logbooks are:
- Deck Logbook – Records navigational events related to the voyage and operations on board
- Dynamic PositioningDynamic positioningDynamic positioning is a computer controlled system to automatically maintain a vessel's position and heading by using its own propellers and thrusters...
Logbook – Manual recording of operations related to Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations - Engine Logbook – Records engine events related to the engine and machinery operation
- Oil Record Book – Records events related to oil and dirty water as required by IMO's MARPOL convention
- Operational Log – Records events related to vessel operation, i.e. performance, cargo handling and maritime operations. The Operational Log will typically need some customisation to owner's requirement and trade.
- RadioRadioRadio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
Logbook – Records events relevant to radio traffic as required by IMOInternational Maritime OrganizationThe International Maritime Organization , formerly known as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization , was established in Geneva in 1948, and came into force ten years later, meeting for the first time in 1959...
and the flag states - Dynamic Data Logger – Records all marine and vessel related activity.
- ElogElogELOG is a generic term and it is an abbreviation for "electronic log". There are many forms of an "electronic log". The rest of this article details one particular software application that is used as an elog...
Electronic Logbook - Enter logbook entries manually through a simple Web interface.
External links
- Free, personal pilot logbook software
- European electronic logbook for fisheries
- European electronic logbook research group
- Swift-E-Logbook JAA logbook software for pilots
- European electronic JAA logbook for pilots
- Free online nautical logbook
- NOAA fisheries logbook guide
- Electronic Diary (OpenSourceFreeware,all platforms)
- free web-based logbook for pilots
- OLFISH - A complete eLog Software Solution for Marine Environment