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To better understand how the maritime industry is faring with log maintenance practices and its journey towards the digitalization of logging systems, ABS Wavesight™ recently conducted a survey of maritime professionals on their current practices and perspectives on transitioning to electronic logbooks. Fill out the form below to get your free copy of the whitepaper and start your journey towards digital transformation today!
eLogs are Gaining Ground
In a significant industry-wide shift, 72% of surveyed maritime professionals report that their organizations
have adopted electronic logs in some form. Among these, 28% have transitioned entirely to electronic
logs, while 44% utilize a combination of electronic and paper logs, signaling a major move towards
digital solutions.
Despite the push towards digitalization, a notable portion of the industry (28%) still relies exclusively on
paper logs. This illustrates the continuing challenge and potential resistance within certain segments of
the industry that could be linked to traditional practices or technological barriers.
Key Statistics and Insights
eLog Adoption Rate
48% of ship management companies have completely transitioned to electronic logs.
23% of commercial shipowners have fully adopted electronic logs.
44% of organizations use a combination of electronic and paper logs.
Challenges with Paper-Based Logs:
51% of report incomplete or missing data.
49% face issues with inaccurate data.
48% encounter misplaced logbooks.
Operational Impacts
60% of companies experienced ships being held up at ports due to logbook issues.
49% of companies have been fined for log maintenance issues.
43% faced claims issues.
Benefits of eLogs
56% of respondents noted that eLogs facilitate more frequent monitoring and analysis of data.
50% reported improved data accuracy.
43% highlighted real-time access to log data.
Key Capabilities
64% prioritize data replication to shore for remote and immediate use.
59% value easy installation and configuration according to ship requirements.
59% appreciate automation integrations (e.g., GPS for time and position reference).
Want to Learn More About eLogs?
Modern, web-based electronic logbooks that simplify record keeping ease crew burden and improve data quality, security and accessibility to overcome risks associated with inaccurate and incomplete data. ABS Wavesight eLogs™ is flag-state approved and supports all MARPOL required books as well as additional books critical for international compliance and reporting.
