Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Oct 2022

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.

(b) How does the electronic log book meet the regulations under Marpol?

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 address the requirements for their implementation on board vessels.
### (a) Record Books Permitted for Electronic Maintenance
MARPOL permits the following statutory record books to be maintained in an electronic format, provided the system is approved by the vessel's Flag State Administration:
* **Oil Record Book (ORB)**:

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