We know log books are important, AND you have them onboard as per AMSA requirements, AND you are pretty sure they are completed correctly!
You have an AMSA inspection, and guess what, your Log Book is not completed correctly, you are now non-compliant and a fine is issued or even worse!
YOU NEED TO REVIEW YOUR LOG BOOK TODAY AND REGULARLY!
The vessel Log Book is a prescribed document in which certain events must be recorded. Entries must be made at the proper time and in the prescribed manner and form.
An Official Log Book is required to be kept in accordance with Section 309 of the Navigation Act 2012. The manner in which entries are to be made and attested are specified in Marine Orders.
Entries should be made in order of date and no blank spaces should be left.
Completed Official Log Books should be retained by the ship owner for a period of at least 5 years.
To date, we have seen some very interesting Log Books that definitely DO NOT meet the requirements, therefore you are not only non-compliant with AMSA but also not covered legally in the event of an incident.
Very simply, every log book should be reviewed regularly by both the Skipper of the vessel and Owner of the business to keep a close eye on all operations of the vessel and the log book is containing an accurate representation of these operations.
Each Log Book carries different information which is completed by different crew. For example, the Master is responsible for the Vessel Log book ; The Engine Log Book can only be completed by the Watchkeeping Engineer.
Therefore whilst the information is completed by various people on board – at the end of the day, the Skipper of the vessel is responsible for the vessel and all it contains, including the Log Books.
However, the owner is legally responsible for the safety of the vessel and its operations, and therefore the Log Book plays an important element in ensuring that you are covered legally in case of an incident.
As most of you are aware, Shorlink several years ago, saw the need for a well-designed and user friendly Log Books for Mariners!
We can guarantee that our Log Books meet AMSA Requirements and both you and your crew can complete the Log Books with ease and convenience.
All commercial vessels are required to have a vessel or deck log book in which they are required to record specific information (see our newsletter dated 15/03/2022 for details).
All maintenance must be recorded either in a dedicated form in your SMS, a Maintenance Log Book or in an electronic maintenance program.
All commercial vessels are required to record the use of all medicines, first aid and medical incidents in a Medical Log Book. Shorlink’s Medical Log Book is the easy way to do this as it meets all the requirements of the NSCV C7A H8.
All of our Log Books can be ordered by clicking on the name above, via our Website with free postage.
If you are unsure what Log Books you need, or haven’t reviewed them, or if they are being completed correctly – then please contact our office as soon as possible. Shorlink can review your Log Books as part of our maritime consultancy services which identifies and addresses any issues.
Regardless if you are a direct client of Shorlink or not, safety, compliance and education is our Number 1 Priority, and we want all Mariners to adhere to all three for an industry we can all enjoy and prosper.
Click Here to see our full range of Log Books we offer here at Shorlink!
Take a few minutes to go onboard your vessel and really look at what Log Books you have onboard and that they are completed correctly. If not, you need to act now!
