Aquator Marine and LJ eLogbooks are pleased to announce their partnership to offer a comprehensive yacht management solution for yacht owners, captains and yacht managers.
Aquator Marine, a leading provider of yacht management software, and L.J Yacht & Commercial Services, a respected name in yacht logbook management, have teamed up to offer a suite of products and services that will streamline yacht management and improve efficiency.
Through this partnership, yacht owners and captains will have access to a range of tools and services, including:
Aquator Marine’s state-of-the-art yacht management software, which provides real-time data on yacht performance, maintenance status, and more.
LJ eLogbooks’ cloud-based logbook management system, which allows for easy and accurate record-keeping of all yacht custom and regulatory logbook entries.
Integration of the two systems, allowing for seamless data sharing and interpretation, and reducing the risk of errors and duplicate data entry.
Commenting on the partnership, Liz Jackson (Founder of LJ eLogbooks) said, “Digital logbooks are very much the future for the yachting industry. I am excited to be partnering with Aquator to bring the eLogbooks platform to a wider audience and this collaboration allows vessels the ability to create, manage, edit and store all logbook data in the cloud on one platform. Through this collaboration, all users have the ability to perform all vessel management tasks in one easy platform.”
“We are excited to partner with LJ eLogbooks to offer our customers a comprehensive solution to manage their yachts,” said Gerben Visser, CEO of Aquator Marine. “By combining our industry-leading yacht management software with LJ eLogbooks expertise in logbook management, we are confident that we can provide our customers with a seamless and efficient yacht management experience.”
The partnership between Aquator Marine and LJ eLogbooks underscores their commitment to innovation and excellence in the yacht management industry. By offering a comprehensive solution that combines industry-leading software and expertise, they are poised to become leaders in the yacht management space. Initially, both companies will provide each-other with referrals, partnership and integration.
LJ Yacht & Commercial Services announces their latest authorisation from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator to provide a transition to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) electronic record books for yachts.
The UK based company initially specialised in producing printed logbooks but has now digitised this process to a cloud-based software. With 20 years’ experience behind them, their transformation stemmed from LJ Yacht & Commercial Services clients’ demand and desire to make the switch to paperless.
This announcement highlights the RMI Maritime Administrator as the first flag State authorizing LJ Yacht & Commercial Services’ MARPOL electronic record books and enables LJ Yacht & Commercial Services to now provide MARPOL electronic record books for all yachts registered under the RMI flag.
For MARPOL electronic record books to be used in compliance, flag States must authorise them to ensure they are secure and tamper-proof, eliminating the possibility of changeable entries. This move to increased digitisation and authorisation from the RMI Maritime Administrator enables Captains and owners to maintain accurate MARPOL electronic record books in order to comply with applicable MARPOL regulations onboard RMI flagged yachts. Replacing manual entries into a timely, transparent, and verifiable process.
The platform provides real-time recording and reporting. Through cloud-based, remote access and privacy-secure software, users can record, access, and verify data entries from a computer or tablet. In addition, the software is a cyber and data secure solution and is compliant with MARPOL. It can be customised entirely for crews, including 24/7 support and entry validation. There are currently 17 different modules available for various departmental use within the eLogbook library, including Bridge, Engine Room, GMDSS, Oil Record, and Garbage. Most recently, the Official Logbook (OLB) and the Radio Log have also been made available digitally.
“The flag State is required to authorize the use of MARPOL electronic record books in accordance with International Maritime Organization requirements. The RMI Maritime Administrator was pleased to issue LJ Yacht & Commercial Services their certificate of compliance allowing RMI flagged yachts the ability to comply with recordkeeping more easily,” said David Wamsley, Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs of the RMI Maritime Administrator.
The paperless system was client-driven, providing a solution to the antiquated system of paper logbooks. While aligning the industry with digitalisation, this partnership is also a step forward in improving the Bridge’s environmental credentials – culminating in a more sustainable approach to yacht management.
Company Description:
As the leaders in producing printed logbooks with over 20 years experience, LJ Yacht & Commercial Services have transformed their offering into a digital software platform. Enabling crews and owners to digitise their record keeping for yacht operations and management, providing a solution to their original clients’ pain points.
The following titles have been authorized by the RMI Maritime Administrator:
● Oil Record Book Part I (Machinery Space Operations) (MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 17.1)
● Garbage Record Book, Part I and Part II (MARPOL Annex V, Regulation 10.3)
● Record of Tier and On/Off Status of Marine Diesel Engines (MARPOL Annex VI,
Regulation 13.5.3)
● Record of Fuel Oil Change Over (MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14.6)
● Record of Engine Parameters (NOx Technical Code, Paragraph 6.2.2.7)
Additional eLogbooks available for use on RMI flagged vessels:
● Official Log
● GMDSS Radio Log
● Bridge Log
● Daily Log
● Deck Maintenance Log
● Dive Log
● Engine Daily/Engine Room/Engine Running Log
● Interior Log
● Laundry Log
● Night Orders Log
● Visitor Log