{"id":25485,"date":"2025-05-21T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robustel.com\/?p=25485"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:39:38","slug":"electronic-logbooks-maritime-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robustel.com\/au\/marine\/electronic-logbooks-maritime-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Robustel MG460 and nauticAi Electronic Logbooks: A Cyber-Resilient Foundation for IMO-Compliant Recordkeeping at Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t
Background: Why Electronic Logbooks Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As maritime operations embrace digital transformation, electronic logbooks (elogs) are rapidly replacing paper-based records across global fleets. Elogs deliver more than convenience – they enhance the quality, consistency, and traceability of onboard records, especially in critical compliance areas like:<\/p>\n By digitizing logkeeping, operators benefit from faster reporting, better data quality, and seamless integration with shore systems – a key step in aligning with international regulatory frameworks and decarbonization efforts.<\/p>\n Yet, as official legal records, logbooks must be handled with the same operational, legal, and cyber rigor as other safety-critical systems onboard.<\/p>\n\t The Challenge: Securing the Crossroads of IT and OT<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elogs don’t operate in isolation. A typical system must integrate with:<\/p>\n These connections are increasingly required to meet complex international standards, including:<\/p>\n This makes the elog system a potential cybersecurity chokepoint – it must connect critical systems without exposing them to risk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Elogs live at the intersection of navigation, compliance, and connectivity. We needed a platform that could handle this complexity – securely and simply.” – <\/em><\/strong>Capt. Henrik Ramm-Schmidt, CEO & Founder, nauticAI<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t To solve this challenge, nauticAi selected Robustel’s MG460 as the secure edge platform for its IMO-compliant electronic logbook solution.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The MG460 is not just a cellular router – it’s a DNV-approved, Docker-ready cybersecurity gateway, certified for use in maritime environments (IEC 61162-450\/460). It enables nauticAi’s elog software to run directly at the network edge, while maintaining strict segmentation and encryption between systems.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why the MG460 Was the Right Fit:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n “The MG460 is designed for secure edge applications where failure is not an option – and that includes the ship’s legal logbook. We’re proud to partner with nauticAi to deliver this level of resilience to the maritime world.”<\/em><\/strong> – Desmond Kuang, General Manager of IoT BU, Robustel<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cybersecurity by Design<\/strong><\/p>\n MG460 enables elog systems to act as a secure DMZ, strictly separating IT and OT networks while permitting only defined traffic per IEC-61162-460.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A dedicated firewall engine and per-port configuration prevent lateral threats and enforce digital hygiene even on mixed-protocol vessels – ideal for fleet-wide deployments or retrofits on legacy ships.<\/p>\n\t With Robustel’s MG460 at its core, nauticAi’s elog platform offers:<\/p>\n Together, Robustel and nauticAi deliver a secure, resilient, and scalable foundation for the next generation of maritime logkeeping.<\/p>\n\t As the world’s first product to receive IEC61162-460 (Ed. 3) type approval from DNV as well as 460-Gateway and 460-Wireless Gateway, the MG460 Gateway not only meets the highest cybersecurity standards for maritime navigation and wireless communication systems but also complies with IEC60945, meeting SOLAS vessel standards.<\/p>\n\t nauticAi Log is an ISO<\/strong> 21745:2019 and IMO<\/strong> MEPC.312(74), MEPC.372(80) and Res. A.916(22) compliant fully featured 21st century electronic logbook solution, with best-in-class features, functions, flexibility and interfaces. EU eIDAS QES<\/strong> signature options are available, as required by some flag states.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t Want to speak to one of our IoT experts to find out how Robustel can help you build your solution?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContact Us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Robustel\u2019s MG460 and nauticAi\u2019s electronic logbooks deliver a secure, IMO-compliant solution for maritime compliance. Designed for fast deployment and seamless integration with VDR, AIS, and bridge systems, this cyber-resilient architecture helps modern fleets digitize logkeeping with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":25488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[250],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marine"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Solution Architecture
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The Solution: Robustel MG460 + nauticAi elog Platform<\/h1>\n\t
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\nShip-specific configurations are preloaded before shipment. Crews can deploy the MG460 without needing specialized IT skills, reducing downtime, costs, and emissions.<\/li>\n
\nSupports Docker, allowing nauticAi’s elog server and database to run securely onboard – no external PC needed.<\/li>\n\n
\nIncludes built-in LTE modem for backup internet in case Starlink or ship broadband fails.<\/li>\n
\nSupports encrypted VPN tunnels and fleet-wide remote management via Robustel’s RCMS platform – crucial for monitoring, patching, and compliance auditing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nResults: Resilient, Compliant Logging at the Edge<\/h1>\n\t
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MG460 Gateway<\/h3>\n
nauticAi Log<\/h3>\n