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MIN 644 (M+F) Approval and acceptance of electronic record books and recording requirements under MARPOL

This marine information note (MIN) has been published to advise of a recent decision made regarding the acceptance of electronic record books under MARPOL as listed in resolution MEPC.312(74).

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 27 October 2020
• Last updated: 17 January 2022 — See all updates

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MIN 644 (M+F) Approval and acceptance of electronic record books and recording requirements under MARPOL

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It provides details of organisations able to approve and accept systems on behalf of the United Kingdom Administrations and offers clarity on which record books may be accepted in an electronic format and advises on the use of combined electronic/hard copy record keeping.

Notice to all:

• maritime authorities

• recognised organisations

• equipment manufacturers

• ship owners

• ship operators

• ship managers

• masters

• ships’ officers

• and surveyors

This notice should be read with Resolution MEPC.312(74) guidelines for the use of electronic record books under MARPOL; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018; Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Garbage) Regulations 2020; The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008.

Published 27 October 2020
Last updated 17 January 2022 + show all updates

1. 17 January 2022

   deleted the expiry date as now a long standing MIN

2. 4 November 2020

   Expiry date amended to 1st November 2021 and uploaded attachment with the same amended date.

3. 27 October 2020

   First published.