Marine Advisory: 29/2022 - Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships
20 December 2022
Marine Advisory 29/2022
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December 20, 2022
Marine Advisory: 29/2022
Subject: Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships
Reference: (a) Liberian Maritime Regulations RLM-108 To: Shipowners/Operators/Inspectors/Masters:
Purpose
The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to inform shipowners, operators, inspectors and masters of revisions to the Liberian Maritime Regulations RLM-108 related to the use of record and log books onboard ships. Background
In order to provide a uniform standard and consistency in record-keeping of MARPOL, Ballast Water and Radio activities onboard Liberian registered ships, RLM-108 was revised in August 2022 to make use of the record and log books listed below officially issued by the Administration mandatory on Liberian registered ships.
Requirements
With effect from 1 January 2023, the following record and log books shall be officially issued by the Administration in paper format; or as record book or log book in electronic format (electronic record book) approved by the Administration:
- Oil Records Book Parts I and II;
- Cargo Record Book - NLS;
- Garbage Records Book Parts I and II;
- Ballast Water Record Book; and
- GMDSS Radio Log Book
Existing record and log books not officially issued by the Administration may continue to be used until onboard supplies of such versions are exhausted. To order the books, please complete this publications order form or directly from our website
The Administration maintains a list of approved ERB
Questions regarding this instruction should be referred to publications@liscr.com or you may call +1-703-790-3434.
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