Helm Operations has secured formal approval for nine electronic record books from both Lloyd’s Register and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The decision positions the company as a key provider of certified digital recordkeeping at a time when operators are moving away from paper-based compliance systems.
Helm Operations has received dual certification from Lloyd’s Register and the Republic of the Marshall Islands for nine electronic record books within its Helm CONNECT Logbook platform. The approval confirms that the digital books meet the requirements of MARPOL, the NOx Technical Code 2008 and the Ballast Water Management Convention. It also signals growing confidence in electronic documentation across the maritime sector as regulators and operators look for ways to reduce administrative burdens.
The recognition covers a wide set of logs that vessels rely on for daily operations and inspections. The certified books include the Oil Record Book Part I for machinery space operations and Oil Record Book Part II for cargo and ballast activities. The list also covers Garbage Record Books Parts I and II, the Cargo Record Book, the Ozone Depleting Substances Record Book, the Record Book of the Tier and On Off Status of Marine Diesel Engines, the Record Book of Engine Parameters and the Fuel Oil Changeover Operations log.
James Wadsworth, CEO of Helm Operations, said: “Our mission has always been to reduce inefficiency and simplify compliance for maritime operators. These certifications are a powerful validation that digital recordkeeping isn’t just the future—it’s ready for real-world use right now.”
The approval is now listed on the official website of the Republic of the Marshall Islands which is one of the largest open registries in the world. This gives operators using the flag direct confirmation that Helm CONNECT record books can replace traditional paper logs on board.
The company says the move reflects a wider industry shift toward connected systems that help crews and shore teams keep consistent records. The digital books are designed to reduce manual data entry and lower the risk of errors that can create compliance problems during audits. They also give operators a clear chain of documentation, which is becoming increasingly important as fleets scale up the use of digital tools.
Helm Operations, founded in 1999, has built its platform into one of the most widely used maintenance and compliance systems in maritime. More than 400 operators and about 10,000 vessels use Helm CONNECT across segments that include towage, passenger services, barging and offshore support. The company says it expects demand for certified electronic record books to expand as more regulators update guidance and as crews gain confidence in digital workflows.
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