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• A standard ships log for yachting folk

• Starting out, the Skipper is provided at the beginning with 

• a check list of basic vital equipment,

• a pre-castoff check list to ensure all the important tasks are done in the right order before getting underway.

• Clear sections allow recording basic vital details about the vessel, the engine/s and generator.

• Sections are also provided to log Maintenance and repairs, Fuel purchases and Spare parts.

• The final section is the passage log (so you can flip from the back straight to where you need to enter the details of the current passage.

There are three versions

1. Classic Hardback $14

2, Special “Lay-Flat” Coil-bound edition £8.99

3. Paperback edition $8

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A logbook is a legal requirement under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 for UK-flagged ships of over 25 gross tons, excluding certain fishing vessels that have separate logging requirements. For smaller private pleasure yachts, a logbook isn’t a strict legal mandate but is highly recommended and often requested by authorities like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) during an incident. The log serves as a vital record of navigational events for safety and can be presented to officials during an investigation. 

When a Logbook is a Legal Requirement

• • UK-Flagged Vessels: Ships registered in the UK must carry an Official Log Book (OLB) as required by the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. 

• • Vessel Size: This requirement generally applies to vessels over 25 gross tons. 

• • Specific Regulations: Certain fishing vessels have specific logbook requirements under the Sea Fisheries (Logbook) Regulations 2015, which mandate logbook use for British fishing vessels. 

When a Logbook is Not a Legal Requirement 

• • Pleasure Yachts: Smaller private pleasure yachts (for personal use) are not legally required to carry an official logbook.

• • Exemptions: There are also specific exemptions for ships belonging to a general lighthouse authority.

Why a Logbook is Important (Even if Not Legally Required)

• • Safety: A logbook provides crucial navigational data, helping you to maintain a safe passage and monitor conditions. 

• • Legal Document: In the event of an accident or dispute, the logbook serves as a legal document that can be requested by the Coast Guard or other authorities to reconstruct events. 

• • Record Keeping: It helps to track key information such as weather conditions, course, speed, and equipment performance.