Marine Operations Note: 07/2025 - Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships

SUBJECT: Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships

REF: (a) Liberian Maritime Regulations RLM-108

Purpose

The purpose of this Marine Operations Note is to inform shipowners, operators, inspectors, and masters of requirements in 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 Log Book entries, MARPOL, Ballast Water, Radio, and Lifting Appliances activities onboard Liberian registered ships, the record and log books listed below for use on Liberia registered ships shall be officially issued by the Administration.

Requirements

The Administration would like to remind shipowners that each vessel shall maintain an up-to-date copy of the RLM-300 either in electronic or paper form. Operators can order a current version of RLM-300 via USB Stick via the instructions listed below.

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:

1. RLM-110 Shipping Articles/Articles of Agreement Revision 2018
2. RLM-112 Official Log Book
3. RLM-120 Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Record Book
4. RLM-121 Oil Record Book Part I – All ships
5. RLM-121A Oil Record Book Part II – Oil tankers
6. RLM-124 Ballast Water Record Book
7. RLM-125 Garbage Record Book Part I (All ships that do not carry solid bulk cargoes)
8. RLM-125A Garbage Record Book Part I and II Ship that carry solid bulk cargoes)
9. RLM-126 GMDSS Radio Log Book
10. RLM 129 Register of Lifting Appliances and Cargo Handling Gear 11. RLM-333 Cargo Record Book – Ships carrying NLS

To order the books, please complete this publications order form or directly from our website.

The Administration maintains a list of approved Electronic Record Books.

The Administration is also offering shipowners/operators the following Record and Log Books for purchase:

• RLM-127 Official Marine Sulphur Record Book Revision 2023
• RLM-128 Biofouling Record Book Revision 2024
• RLM-338 Operational Safety Checklist

For more information, please contact the Regulations and Standards Department at RegsandStandards@liscr.com or telephone +1 703 790 3434.