Anschütz eLog is an electronic logbook for ships. It enables automated and digitized logbook entries that eliminate the cost and effort of paper logbook logistics while guaranteeing 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 and error-prone process of data collection and transfer into a single-sourced digital process chain for maritime data.
Key Benefits
Data quality
eLog eliminates the risk of improperly filled or incomplete logbooks.
- Logbook data entries are legible, consistent and complete
- Automatic data inputs of navigational sensor data at a defined time interval
- User-friendly templates for fast and reliable manual logbook entries
- Plausibility checks of logbook data for higher data quality
- Reduces workload for crews, lower risk of errors
Secure, global available data
eLog uses blockchain technology and a data interface to a cloud.
- Secure, tamperproof digital archiving of data
- Personalized users, approval workflow through all command levels
- Data access from anywhere in the world through a modern web interface
- Digital entries can be searched, filtered, archived and exported
Extremely cost-effective
the starting point for more efficient processes onboard and for reports.
- No more costs and efforts for paper logbook logistic and handling
- Low initial cost for setup and installation (can be done by ship’s electrician)
- Enables shore side inspection of data or reuse of data for other applications
- Growing scope of logbooks, significant step toward paperless shipping
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Anschütz eLog - How it works
From paper to digital
High-quality digital data
eLog supports all traditional logbook entries. In addition to the automatic data entries, users can enter new logbook entries with help of intuitive templates and workflows.
This is to ensure entries of a consistently high quality, regardless of disruptive factors such as fatigue, stress or weather. Incorrect entries can be edited, the change is displayed in a traceable manner. The eLog can be adapted to a specific vessel by setting vessels particulars and configuration according to engine specifications and equipments. Settings and information are available, for example a complete digital user manual.
eLog consists of a small gateway computer and a web browser application. The scope and the configuration of eLog may vary from ship to ship.
eLog is independent of the manufacturer of the AIS or the navigation systems.
Main Features
High quality logbook data, high efficiency, paperless shipping.
- Includes relevant log & record books, noon report, IMO crew list, secure file upload, as well as a cloud service with remote access
- Unambiguous entries, presentation of data in a legible and searchable form
- Simple, time-saving search and filter function
- Linked records to visualize dependent logbook entries (e.g. pilots, tugs)
- Easy access to the history of the logbook data with day filter
- Creation of reports, printing and exporting data kept simple
- Sustainable and compliant digital information carrier of ship's operation documentation
- Continuous updates according relevant regulations
eLog as a data service
Transforming numerous manual data processes into a digital chain of data for exchange, processing and analysis simplifies reporting and delivers valuable voyage insights in real time for shore-based stakeholders.
Integration of eLog with SOFeXChange by Osiris
Records entered into the eLog are automatically captured on the statement of facts (SOF) and provided to shore-based voyage stakeholders in real time.
Integration of eLog with Podium5 by StratumFive
Real-time data from the eLog is transferred to and analyzed by the voyage informatics platform to build a broader, more reliable picture of voyage performance or efficiency.
Integration of eLog with the 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.
Integration of eLog with FleetMon by Jakota Cruise Systems
AIS data around the vessel is tracked, to enable vessel's owner analyzing own operation with best possible quality based on live or historical data.
Basic installation
Extended installation
Type approval & standards
- 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
Technical Data
Data input
- AIS Transceiver (required) 61162-1 / 61162-2 (NMEA) telegrams: position, speed and course over ground, heading
- Ship Network (optional) IEC 61162-450: additional own ship and environmental and navigation data
- eLogbook Cloud (web based)
Supply voltage & power consumption
- 24 V DC (18-34 V DC)
- Approx. 10 W
Data output
- VDR connection: NMEA telegrams
- CAM connection: alerts according to IEC 62923-1/-2 bridge alert management
- eLogbook Cloud (web based): access to view data and create exports
Storage capacity
- Main 32 GB (> 10 years)
- Backup 2 GB (> 2 years)
Temperature range
- Operation: -40 °C to 65 °C
- Storage: -40 °C to 75 °C
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