Editing Logbook (section)

=== Maritime logbooks ===
To record key navigation, engine watch, port calls and other operational activities on board vessels of all sizes, marine logbooks must meet the specific reporting requirements of [[International Maritime Organization|IMO]], [[International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea|SOLAS]] and flag states. When maritime logbooks are of the electronic variety, manually-inserted information is normally combined with data recorded from the vessel's instruments such as time and position. Typical marine logbooks are:

* Deck logbook – Records navigational events related to the voyage and operations on board
* [[Dynamic positioning]] logbook – Manual recording of operations related to Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations
* Engine logbook – Records engine events related to the engine and machinery operation
* Oil record book – Records events related to oil and dirty water as required by IMO's MARPOL convention<ref>[http://e-orb.proimio.com/ "proimio pro-ORB - The original e-ORB"], ''[[proimio]]'', Retrieved on 28 October 2012.</ref>
* Operational log – Records events related to vessel operation, i.e. performance, cargo handling and maritime operations. The Operational Log will typically need some customization to owner's requirement and trade.
* Port or harbor logbook – Records incoming and outgoing vessels at a port 
* [[Radio]] logbook – Records events relevant to radio traffic as required by [[International Maritime Organization|IMO]] and the flag states

The maritime industry is increasingly adopting digital logbooks to replace traditional paper-based records, aiming to enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance with international regulations, and improve data accuracy.
A significant development in this field is the creation of ''ISO 4891: Ships and Marine Technology – Interoperability of Smart Applications for Ships''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISO 4891:2024 |url=https://www.iso.org/standard/80452.html |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=ISO |language=en}}</ref> This standard establishes a framework for the seamless integration of smart applications on vessels, facilitating efficient communication and data exchange between various systems. The standard was developed through a collaboration between [[Deutsches Institut für Normung|DIN]], the German Institute for Standardization, and the Japan Ship Technology Research Association<ref>[https://www.jstra.jp/en/ Japan Ship Technology Research Association]</ref> and several reputed stakeholders of the maritime industry.
The adoption of digital logbooks and the establishment of interoperability standards like ISO 4891 reflect a broader trend towards digital transformation in maritime operations, promoting safer, more efficient, and sustainable shipping practices.