Your fleet's memory. Digital, legal, always audit-ready.
Whether you're a private boat owner tracking sea time, a charter operator managing crew records, or a fleet manager keeping thirty vessels audit-ready — digital logbooks replace paper for good.
Every voyage, every engine reading, every crew hour captured in real time. Legally binding, instantly searchable, always backed up. The award-winning SeaLogs digital logbook is available through Vessel Vanguard.
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Powered by SeaLogs · Coming Soon: One Unified Platform
Digital logbooks powered by SeaLogs — the award-winning maritime operations platform. We're actively working to bring Vessel Vanguard and SeaLogs together into a single seamless experience.
7 hrs
Saved per week vs paper logs
25%
Reduction in audit prep time
100%
Timestamped & legally binding
24/7
Access from any device
Built for Every Vessel
Set up your vessel safety management system in minutes
Vessel Vanguard brings safety procedures, inspections, certifications and deficiencies into one clear, accountable system. Configure the platform around your vessel and regulatory requirements, assign responsibility, track corrective actions and maintain audit-ready records in one place.
Three Core Logbooks
One unified record
Because paper and water don't mix — and a paper logbook containing six months of records can disappear in an instant. Three regulator-ready logbooks captured in real time, stored in the cloud, and accessible to whoever needs them.
The Crew Log
- Who's onboard, captured in real time
- Automatic sea time accumulation in the background
- Crew certification tracking & expiry alerts
- Training, drill records & competency documentation
- Visitor details and activities onboard
The Voyage Log
- Departure and arrival with GPS location
- Passenger counts and manifest records
- Daily vessel safety checks
- Incident, accident and near-miss logging
- Customer complaints and property damage records
- Live weather and tidal data integration
- Marine mammal and rough weather events
The Engine Room Log
- Engine hours, temperatures and pressures
- Coolant levels, fuel and oil consumption
- Lubricant usage tracking
- Hazardous substances onboard and in use
- Service interval monitoring
Sea Time & Certification
Your sea time, tracked automatically. Your certifications, always current.
For private seafarers building towards a ticket, or fleet managers keeping a crew roster compliant — sea time accumulates in the background, hands-free, from the moment your voyage is logged.
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Automatic sea time accumulation
Hours are captured from voyage start to finish — no manual entry, no rounding, no guesswork.
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Crew certification management
Store qualifications, expiry dates, and training records per crew member. Get alerts before anything lapses.
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Shore-base visibility
Vessel owners and shore teams see live crew and voyage status in real time — no check-in calls needed.
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Audit-ready summaries
Export clean sea time summaries for licencing applications, insurance renewals, or flag state requirements.
Paper vs Digital
The difference isn't subtle
| Feature | Paper | Digital with SeaLogs |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Handwriting errors, missing entries | Structured forms, required fields, real-time validation |
| Compliance | Manual checks, missed deadlines | Automated prompts and regulator-ready records |
| Accessibility | On the boat, until it isn't | Any device, any crew member, any time |
| Backup | One copy. Water and fire are not friends. | Cloud-backed, redundant and secure |
| Reports | Hours of manual transcription | One click, CSV or dashboard |
| Audit readiness | Days of preparation | Always audit-ready |
| Customization | Reprint the whole book | Configured per vessel, per crew role |
Compliance
MOSS, SMS, AMSA NSCV and more — front and in focus
Whatever authority you report to, the records you need are captured as you go — so audits become a conversation, not a scramble. Logbook formats are customizable per jurisdiction so entries match exactly what your regulator requires.
Maritime Transport & Safety Authority Acts
Capture the records every maritime authority expects — with jurisdiction-specific formats and digital signatures. Aligned with Maritime NZ MOSS, AMSA NSCV, and international frameworks.
Occupational Health & Safety
Log hazards, near misses and corrective actions in real time. Route notifications to the right crew automatically.
Hazardous Substances Management
Track what is onboard, where it is stowed and when it needs to be logged on or off the vessel. Full HSNO compliance built in.
Maritime Environment Protection
Environmental discharges, waste and emissions logged against each voyage and always available for inspection.
"Audit done and dusted with some exceptional feedback. Credit to SeaLogs for the massive part they play in helping me manage a large fleet across the country."
Training & Drills
Crew training that delivers results
"The number one cause of commercial maritime incidents is poor crew training."
- Fire, man overboard and emergency drills
- Crew training and competency records
- Automatic reminders for overdue drills
- Full drill history per crew member
- Competency and certification expiry tracking
Incidents & Accidents
Capture what happened while it matters
Every incident, near miss and complaint logged with photos, location and crew signatures — ready for insurance or regulatory review.
- Real-time incident capture with photos
- Customer complaints, near misses and property damage
- Rough weather and marine mammal events
- Professional reports for insurance and regulators
- Timestamped crew signatures for every entry
Reports
See beneath the surface of your operation
Every log, every hour, every incident fed into dashboards that tell you where to focus. Export anywhere; share with anyone.
- Vessel performance and utilization reports
- Crew activity and automatic sea time summaries
- Fuel and resource consumption tracking
- Safety event and incident trend analysis
- CSV export for cross-reporting and audits
- Fleet-wide compliance status dashboard
- Monthly reporting automation
Capabilities
Everything a digital logbook should be
From voyage and engine logs to crew certification and real-time reporting, every capability you need is covered — for any vessel type, from a private yacht to a commercial fleet.
Core Logbooks
- Digital Voyage Logbook
- Crew Logbook & Sea Time
- Engine Room Logbook
- Customizable per vessel & role
- Required fields prevent incomplete entries
Crew & Compliance
- Crew certification tracking
- Automatic sea time capture
- Training & drill records
- MOSS, SMS & SOP compliance
- AMSA NSCV & Maritime NZ aligned
Safety & Incidents
- Incident & near-miss reporting
- Photo & GPS-tagged entries
- Hazardous substances management
- OHS compliance logging
- Real-time crew signatures
Reports & Access
- One-click CSV & PDF export
- Fleet-wide compliance dashboard
- Sea time & crew activity summaries
- Shore-base real-time monitoring
- iOS, Android & full desktop web
AI-powered compliance — built into your logbook
SeaCompliance AI is coming to the Vessel Vanguard platform — an intelligent compliance assistant that monitors your records, flags gaps before audits, and surfaces exactly what needs attention. Part of our commitment to bringing SeaLogs and Vessel Vanguard together into one unified platform.
"SeaLogs is essential for the safe running of our business. With the platform, nothing slips through the cracks. Having online record-keeping in an industry that is notorious for paper logbooks is game-changing."
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Go paperless. Stay compliant. Save 7 hours a week.
The award-winning SeaLogs digital logbook platform is available through Vessel Vanguard — and a fully unified experience is coming soon.
Works for any vessel type — private yachts, charter fleets, commercial operators, and everything in between.
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