Electronic Logbook

eLog – Electronic logbook by Anschütz

Digitised books with high data quality and global data access

The Anschütz eLog is an electronic logbook for ships. It revolutionises documentation with automated and digitised logbook entries, eliminating the cost and effort of paper logbook logistics. Customers benefit from high data quality and global data access.

Integrated with data exchange services, voyage analytics systems and decision support solutions, eLog enables the transition of a formerly manual, error-prone process of data collection into a single-sourced digital process chain for maritime data.

High-quality logbook data, high efficiency, paperless shipping

Stay compliant with our class- and flag-approved logbook!

Just like the electronic chart display and information system has replaced the paper nautical chart, the electronic logbook is revolutionising the classic paper logbook. Electronic logbooks offer clear benefits, including the higher accuracy of data, efficiency gains through simplified reports and data queries, as well as the better usability of the data.

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Key
Benefits

Streamline your log- and record book handling

Full scope of all required log- and record books for seagoing ships, making paperless shipping possible
Sustainable and compliant digital information carrier for ship operation documentation
Less workload for crew, fast and accurate one-click reporting, simplified audit processes
Low initial cost for setup and installation (can be done by ship’s electrician)
Remote support and training support in transitioning from analogue to digital
Elimination of costs and efforts for paper logbook logistics and handling
Continuous updates according to relevant regulations

Benefit from secure, globally available data

Owner has full control of data
Better data security and protection against loss, damage or manipulation
Data access from anywhere in the world through a generic, modern web interface
Enablement of shoreside inspection of data or reuse of data for other applications
Growing scope of applications and integration with other systems, enhancing the use beyond documentation (source for consistent, reliable data from onboard ships)
Consistent and transparent information for ship- and shore-based stakeholders

Trust in data quality

Logbook data entries are legible and consistent (abolishing improperly filled or incomplete logbooks)
Automated data input (sensor readout acc. to IEC 61162-450) and data validation
Modern user interface and simple templates (created by experienced masters and logbook makers), enabling fast and reliable logbook entries
Plausibility checks and validation of logbook data
Personalised user accounts, approval workflow through all command levels
Secure, tamperproof digital archiving of data (blockchain)

Experience the Anschütz eLog

eLog simplifies logbook management with automatic data entry and workflow-driven, intuitive templates for manual data entry. The user enters new logbook entries with consistently high quality, regardless of disruptive factors such as fatigue, stress or weather.

All traditional logbook entries can be made and viewed. Incorrect entries can be edited with the change being displayed in a traceable manner. Vessel particulars can be set, engine and equipment can be configured.

eLog consists of a small gateway computer and a web browser application. The scope of the eLog may vary on customer needs and vessel configuration. Anschütz’s eLog is independent of the manufacturer of the automatic identification system (AIS) or navigation systems.

Main
Features

Including all relevant log- & record books (bridge & deck, engine, MARPOL, security, medicine), reporting, IMO crew list, secure file upload, watch order, cloud service with remote access
Unambiguous entries, presentation of data in a legible, searchable form
Simple, time-saving search and filter function
Linked records visualising dependent logbook entries (e.g. pilots, tugs), making the filing of entries easier and less error-prone
Easy access to logbook data history with day filter
Creation of reports, printing and export of data kept simple
Personalised user accounts, approval workflow through all command levels
Sustainable and compliant digital information carrier of ship's operation documentation

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eLog scope of books and functions

Anschütz offers the electronic logbook in several licence levels for different use cases. A basic licence includes, among others, the deck logbook, the bell book and the engine logbook, and is perfect for small vessels such as tugboats, workboats or coastguard ships. Licences are also available for cargo ships, container ships and tankers, and an all-encompassing selection of books and reports is available for ships operating paperlessly.

Not just a logbook: Single source for onboard maritime data

When digital data is available, it's smart to use it. eLog integrates with other systems, enabling a consistent reuse of comprehensive logbook data on board and ashore.

By consolidating and transforming many manual data processes into one digital data chain for exchange, processing and analysis, eLog simplifies reporting and provides valuable, real-time voyage information to all stakeholders.

This is a selection of our partners hitherto, however, eLog is open for any integration:

s-Suite by StormGeo
The s-Suite uses eLog data to ensure compliance, provide voyage insights, increase transparency between ship and shore-based users, and support a ‘completely paperless’ ship governance strategy.

Podium5 by StratumFive

Real-time data from the eLog is transferred to and analysed by the voyage informatics platform to build a broader, more reliable picture of voyage performance or efficiency.

SOFeXChange by Osiris

Data entered into the eLog is automatically captured in the Statement of Facts (SOF). The SOF is made available in real time to shore-based voyage stakeholders.

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FleetMon by Jakota Cruise Systems

AIS data around the vessel is tracked, to enable vessel's owner analysing own operation with best possible quality based on live or historical data.

Hoppe Marine Systems

Hoppe's sensor data validation capabilities are combined with eLog's intelligent workflow and plausibility checks to deliver significant data quality and efficiency benefits to the customer.

Formularus Verlag

One of the world's leading publishers of paper logbooks helped us create a logbook that eases the transition from analogue to digital logbooks.

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Transition from analogue to digital logbooks

The content of the eLog has been developed in close collaboration with a leading paper logbook manufacturer, experienced captains and youth navigators. In addition, the following measures simplify the transition from analogue to digital logbooks:

Clear, structured, phase-based process from first vessel to whole fleet implementation
Computer-based training for the crew
Remote support of shore team and vessel crew
Online question-and-answer sessions for shore and vessel crew
Assistance for adjustment of ISM code

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Type approval & standards

eLog is class-approved by DNV and accepted by major flags to be used instead of paper logbooks. The list of flag states that allow the replacement of paper logbooks with the eLog electronic logbook is continuously growing. Contact our team to clarify your specific request.

IEC 60945:2002 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems
ISO 21745:2019 Electronic record books for ships – Technical specifications and operational requirements
MEPC 312(74) Guidelines for the use of Electronic Record Books under MARPOL
Type of enclosure acc. to IEC 60529 IP20