Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Mar 2024

Exam Question

Guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL are laid down in resolution MEPC.312(74), considering these guidelines elaborate following:

(a) Name all the record books which can be maintained electronically on board. (4)

(b) How does the electronic logbook meet the regulations under MARPOL? (6)

Reference Answer

As per IMO Resolution MEPC.312(74), which provides guidelines for the use of Electronic Record Books (ERBs) under MARPOL, the following details are provided:
### (a) Record Books Permitted for Electronic Maintenance
Under the provisions of MARPOL and subject to approval by the vessel's Flag State Administration, the following record books can be maintained in an electronic format:
* **Oil Record Book (ORB)** - MARPOL Annex I

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