Technical Specifications
What Does the Engine Logbook Contain?
• Operational Parameters: Temperature, pressure, and RPM (revolutions per minute) values for the main engine, generators, boilers, purifiers, and air conditioning/refrigeration systems are recorded and signed by the officer on duty.
• Operating Hours: The daily or voyage-based operating hours of the main engine and generators are recorded separately for each watch.
• Fuel and Oil Quantities: The Chief Engineer records the quantities of FO (Fuel Oil), DO (Diesel Oil), and LO (Lubricating Oil) held in the tanks, as well as the levels of wastewater/sludge.
• Special Operations: The timing of critical environmental equipment operations—such as the start and end times of bunkering (fueling) and data regarding 15 ppm (oil-in-water) monitoring—is documented.
• Maintenance and Breakdowns: Details regarding major overhauls and equipment failures are recorded, including the date, a description of the work, and the signature of the officer who performed or oversaw the task.
• Voyage Information: The ports of departure and arrival are recorded, along with the specific voyage number.
