This document provides guidance on entries that must be made in a ship's deck logbook by the deck officer on watch. It lists various types of information that should be recorded, including: the ship's position, course alterations, weather conditions, ship movements, engine speed, accidents, berthing/anchoring times, contact with other vessels, distress signals, drills, stores received, and any other entries required. It stresses the importance of the logbook as an official record and legal document, and notes logs should be filled completely and accurately without removing original pages.
3. ? Demonstrate the different
methods on how to monitor the
planned voyage with the aid of
computer-related information on
the voyage planning.
? Demonstrate the correct use of
logbooks including its legal-related
documents in the preparation and
monitoring of voyage
Intended
Learning
Outcome:
4. ? The Deck Log Book, is a prime piece of document that
has in its record all actions that are undertaken in the
bridge.
? The logbook used to record various data, scenario, and
situations (including emergency situation and action)
which are later used for reference, case study and for
marine insurance purpose in case of damage to the
ship or loss of ship¡¯s property should be properly filled
without any errors.
Intended
Learning
Outcome :
5. ? The position of the ship in Latitude and
Longitude at different intervals.
? Time to be noted when Navigation
marks are passed
? Time, details and reason if there is any
course alteration
? Meteorological and weather conditions
including details of sea, swell etc along
with the Beaufort scale that is prevalent
Following are the
entries which
must be filled up
by the Deck
officer during
his/her watch:
6. Following are
the entries
which must be
filled up by the
Deck officer
during his/her
watch:
? Movement of the ship at sea including
rolling, pitching, heaving etc
? Details of any abnormal condition
? Speed of the propulsion engine and
speed of the ship in knots
? If involved in any kind of accidents like
stranding, grounding etc. then details
7. ? If there is an oil spill or other pollution
accident, position of the ship, time and
complete incident to be recorded
? Record of general watch routines
performed including fire watch
? Time of arrival and departure and ETA.
? If berthing or anchoring is planned,
time for the same to be noted.
Following are the
entries which
must be filled up
by the Deck
officer during
his/her watch:
8. Following are
the entries
which must be
filled up by the
Deck officer
during his/her
watch:
? Entry to be made if any physical
contact with floating object or vessel is
made
? Details of the distress signal received
? Entry for what kind of assistance is
given to the distress signal sender
? If salvage operation is performed,
complete details to be entered
9. ? Heading and Compass error
? Drills and training carried out as well
as inspections with regard to
stowaways and security-related
measures
? Record of stores, fresh water etc
received
Following are the
entries which
must be filled up
by the Deck
officer during
his/her watch:
10. ALSO, ANY OTHER ENTRIES AS REQUIRED BY
MASTER, COMPANY, AND ADMINISTRATION
SHOULD ALSO BE RECORDED IN THE
LOGBOOK WITHOUT FAIL.
11. Additionally,
? An original page should never be removed from the Logbook. This is
because the Deck Logbook is used as official evidence in case of an
unfortunate event
? Only official designations and symbols to be used
? If there is insufficient space in the Remarks section, insert a gummed
paper strip instead of making the logbook clumsy. This shouldn¡¯t be
necessary as there is ideal space to record everything in precise
language
12. ? Remember that the logbook entry carries the
OOW¡¯s signature which means that the OOW is
responsible for all that is recorded by him which
is a mark of his competency and accuracy of the
data that is entered.