Amitabh’s top three tips for getting the most out of Digital Logbooks
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Who better to give advice on maximising the value of Digital Logbooks than Amitabh Sankranti, our very own Shipping Analytics Director.
Here, Amitabh tells us how the breakthrough solution - already trusted by 1,000+ vessels worldwide - significantly reduces admin workload, empowers smarter decisions, and improves efficiency across your fleet operations.
1. Keep entries clear, consistent, and timely.
According to Amitabh, the real power of a Digital Logbook comes from accurate, up-to-date information. His guidance is simple:
Log information on the go and capture details from anywhere on board, to maintain a reliable, real-time record.
Use customisable checklists that automatically populate log entries, ensuring nothing is missed.
Keep portable devices close at hand while completing logs, forms, and reports; no more manual transfer or delayed updates.
Amitabh often says that “good data makes everyone’s job easier,” and he’s right. Clear, consistent entries create a dependable record that’s easy to search, audit, and share across your organisation.
2. Turn insights into action with reporting tools.
Amitabh is quick to remind teams that Digital Logbooks aren’t just for record-keeping; they’re a powerful source of information to help drive improvement.
He encourages both onboard and shore teams to use built-in reporting features to:
Spot trends or recurring issues.
Track compliance over time.
Identify opportunities for improvement.
Share summaries with managers or auditors.
Regular reporting turns your logbook from a passive archive into an active decision-making tool, helping you drive continuous improvement across the fleet.
3. Connect ship and shore for real-time operational visibility.
This is one of Amitabh’s favourite tips, because it’s where Digital Logbooks deliver value to everyone, no matter where they work.
Digital Logbooks allow instant sharing of onboard data with shore offices, giving fleet managers a live operational picture. As Amitabh puts it, “When ship and shore see the same information at the same time, decisions get faster, communication gets clearer, and operations get safer.”
For crews onboard;
Less back-and-forth communication
Fewer requests for clarification
A smoother workflow with no duplicate reporting
One entry automatically shared with the right people
For shore teams;
Continuous vessel and fleet awareness
The ability to monitor key events as they happen
Earlier detection of emerging issues
More proactive support for vessels; whether adjusting voyage plans, managing compliance, or coordinating technical assistance
By enabling real-time data sharing, Digital Logbooks ensure that every entry made onboard is instantly available to teams onshore. This shared visibility strengthens decision‑making across the organisation and helps ship and shore operate as one connected team.
