T&T: Logbooks

[Michael Eedy]

Evening All,

Though not specifically for our situation, SOLAS provides some guidance at:

https://mcanet.mcga.gov.uk/public/c4/solasv/Annexes/Annex22.htm

In order to be able to restore a complete record of the voyage, records
should be maintained as follows: 

4.1) each page of the ship's log-book should have a page number printed on
it and handwritten records, which need correction, should not be erased or
removed but should be rewritten after crossing out the incorrect version; 

4.2) the times used in automatic and permanent recording facilities should
be synchronized by using a common clock; 

4.3) electronically or mechanically input records should be protected by
means to prevent them from being deleted, destroyed or overwritten; and 

4.4) irrespective of the method of recording, ships should keep records for
as long as the Administration concerned requires, provided the fixed period
is not less than one year.

CHeers

Mike Eedy
North Bay ON