{"id":16682,"date":"2022-04-20T12:30:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T12:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariapps.com\/?p=16682"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:09:01","slug":"marpol-electronic-record-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariapps.com\/ja\/marpol-electronic-record-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Significance of MARPOL electronic record books"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

What are MARPOL electronic record books?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

MARPOL electronic record books are all the records maintained digitally by the\u00a0crew onboard\u00a0in accordance with international laws and regulations. These were traditionally paper-based records that have evolved with digital technologies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why are MARPOL record books required?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

MARPOL’s various conventions require the use of record books. These conventions include regulations aimed at preventing and mitigating pollution from ships, both accidental and routine. Maritime insurance<\/a> providers may need record books and logs in some circumstances to validate legitimate surveys and claims.<\/p>\n

On May 17, 2019, the IMO’s MEPC 74 adopted resolutions authorizing the use of electronic record books, as well as usage guidelines. These amendments, which went into effect on October 1, 2020, were meant to alleviate the administrative burden associated with paperwork.<\/p>\n

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Types of record books:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Oil Record Book Part 1 & 2 – ORB Part 1 & 2. MARPOL Annex I, regulations 17.1 and 36.1<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The responsible officer should maintain a\u00a0record book of all oil or sludge transfers and discharges from\u00a0the vessel. All cargo vessels that are subject to MARPOL need to\u00a0maintain an oil record book. ORB Part 1 covers machinery space activities, whereas ORB Part 2 covers cargo or ballast operations.<\/p>\n

Garbage Record Book Part 1 & 2 – GRB Part 1 & 2. MARPOL Annex V, regulation 10.3<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The garbage record book contains all entries pertaining to garbage disposal and discharge. GRB part 1 is applicable to all ships and is used to record all garbage related\u00a0entries except cargo residues. GRB part 2 applies to solid bulk cargo-carrying vessels and is for cargo residues.<\/p>\n

Cargo Record Book 1 (Noxious liquid substances in bulk) – MARPOL Annex II, regulation 15.1<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Every vessel that transports bulk noxious liquid substances and ballast must carry a Cargo Record Book, which provides records about cargo handling and management.<\/p>\n

Emission Record Book<\/strong> MARPOL Annex VI, regulation 12.6 (Ozone-depleting Substances Record Book)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Annex VI requirement to keep a list of equipment containing ozone-depleting substances and an Emission Record Book applies to ships of 400 GT or greater\u00a0that embark on international voyages. The emission record book also allows for the recording of NOx and SOx related data.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0example:<\/strong><\/p>\n