Why should I buy a Formularus Log Book?
Our Log- and Record Books are unique with their substantial informative part, containing the latest status of legislation. These extra informative pages give valuable guidance for the user and provide helpful assistance for making correct entries. The books are printed in superior quality by our daughter company Druckerei Paul Moehlke GmbH in Hamburg and can be acquired for a reasonable price.
What is the Formularus NES New Edition Service?
Shipping companies and distributors need to know if they can continue to use their current books once a new edition has been published. That’s where the Formularus NES New Edition Service can help. On our website you can find the necessary information. For further information please check out our webpage www.formularus-verlag.de/new-edition-service/information-on-new-edition-service. There you will also get information on our RSS-feed, which provides a subscription to our automatically generated NES.
How can I quickly check, if my current edition is valid for use on board?
Quick information may be essential, if the Port State Control needs to know, if your log- or record book complies to current regulations. You can check our website (see above NES) or scan our QR-code with your cell phone. The QR-code can be found in all new editions as of 2021.
How can I keep track on the latest editions via RSS-feed?
Constantly checking, if a new edition of a particular Formularus-book has been released is time consuming and a lot of work, if done frequently. Therefore, Formularus’ NES New Edition Service provides a feed-service, which keeps you up-to-date whenever a new edition has been released on our website. Details on our NES including an exemplary guidance for the Thunderbird mail client is to be found on our webpage www.formularus-verlag.de/new-edition-service/information-on-new-edition-service. The guidance may be downloaded in pdf-format. The links to be used for the RSS-Feed are to be found on our webpage www.formularus-verlag.de/new-edition-service/list-of-feed-links. You may either choose one link for our whole portfolio or links for selected items.
Which Garbage Record Book must be carried on board?
Vessels carrying solid bulk cargo require the Garbage Record Book Part l & ll. All other vessels need the Garbage Book Part l.
Which Oil Record Book must be carried on board?
Vessels of all types need an Oil Record Book Part I, for machinery space operations. Oil tankers as defined in MARPOL Annex I additionally need the ORB Part II, for oil cargo operations. ORB I and II are identical books and simply need to be assigned as Part I or II by the users. Recordings for both operational areas in one single book is not permitted. Therefore, an oil tanker must carry two Oil Record Books. The same applies to the German/English Öltagebuch.
What is the difference between Official Log Book and Deck Log Book?
The Deck Log Book from Formularus is mandatory for daily navigational and weather entries for all vessels. Certain Flag States also require their own Official Log Book for entries such as crew employment and accommodation inspections.
Which Deck Log Books does Formularus offer?
We sell a Deck Log Book for all flags in English. We also sell the Schiffstagebuch in German/English for the German flag. Formularus does provide as well custom-made books for individual needs.
Which Engine Log Books does Formularus offer?
We sell the Engine Log Book for unmanned engine rooms in English. We also sell Maschinentagebücher in German/English for 2 x 20 Cylinder, 2 x 12 Cylinder and Diesel-Electric Engines 2 x 20 Cylinder. Formularus does provide as well custom-made books for individual needs.
Are specific Logbooks for use under the flag of Cyprus available?
For vessels sailing under the flag of Cyprus we offer the Official Logbook (Suitable also for navigational entries), the Official Engine Logbook and the Official Radiocommunications Log (GMDSS-System). The content of this books has been approved by the Cypriotic Shipping Administration.
What does Formularus offer for manned engine rooms?
If your vessel needs an Engine Log Book for manned engine rooms with regular watch roosters please contact our sales department under +49 (0)40 253000-0 or supply@formularus-verlag.de. We will gladly help you with the right offer.
Do you provide custom-made books?
Formularus does provide custom-made books for individual needs. For further details please refer to our webpage www.formularus-verlag.de/custom-made-log-books.
Are there record books for Scrubbers and bleed-off?
Due to the extreme individuality of need, the necessary information is mainly transferred via the digitalized monitoring systems of the scrubber maker’s software. The methods of recording (electronically, by means of hardcopies or by a combination of both) must be approved individually for each vessel by the flag state's administration. Accordingly, a one-size-fits-all solution is not possible.
Why are some books and webpages offered in German language only?
Our publishing-house is located in Hamburg, Germany. Traditionally a considerable amount of our customers is based in Germany, so we still offer certain books in German/English. While most of our books for merchant ships are available in English only, our Log Books for pleasure boats are available for German-speaking owners.
What is a “Dampfkesselbuch”?
“Dampfkesselbuch” is a Record Book for Steam Boiler Plants. It complies with the German regulations for steam boilers and is only relevant for the German market.
Is a separate Log Book needed for Tier II/III switch-over?
No, according to the IMO the flag state administration decides if a separate book is needed for the switch-over. Currently, this is not the case. Therefore, relevant entries may be done in the section in the Engine Log Book for the compliant switch-over.
Do I need a separate book for cold-ironing?
No, currently this is not required. Entries may be done in the section in the Engine Log Book for the compliant switch-over.
How do you ship your orders?
We ship via UPS. Upon request we also use other companies like DHL or FedEx. In this case we will send you the weight and dimensions and require your label as a PDF-file.
Do Formularus’ deliveries contain hazardous goods?
No, our products and packing materials are free from asbestos or any other dangerous substance, complying with the common terms of shipping agencies.
Do you sell technical logbooks for Scrubbers?
Sorry, we do not have those books on offer. Technical Logs for Scrubbers must comply with the NOx Technical Code of MARPOL Annex VI. Such logbooks need to be taylor-made for the specific plant on board of the particular ship. Additionally, the bulk of relevant data is gained from electronic monitoring devices. Therefore, commonly manufacturers of scrubbers supply vessels with their own logs which for every vessel need an individual approval by the flag state administration. A one-size-fits-all-solution is not possible for this purpose.
Do I need an Official Logbook?
Under some flags it is compulsory to keep an Official Logbook. Frequently, under those flags the form of this logbook must meet the detailed requirements of the administration. However, in many cases an Official Logbook does not meet the requirements of a Deck- or Bridge Logbook for entries of navigational data, weather etc.. So, under those flags both books are needed. For the Liberian flag the regulations on logbooks are to be found in RLM-108, section 10.296.
Does an Official Logbook replace the Deck- or Bridge Logbook?
No, in many cases an Official Logbook does not cover the content for navigational entries. Therefore, both logbooks are needed.