{"id":810,"date":"2026-07-01T10:44:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=810"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:44:57","slug":"cyprus-flag-update-circular-17-2026-electronic-log-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/cyprus-flag-update-circular-17-2026-electronic-log-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyprus Flag Update \u2013 Circular 17\/2026: Electronic Log Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cyprus has issued Circular 17\/2026, allowing Cyprus-flagged vessels to voluntarily replace paper-based Deck Log Books, Engine Room Log Books, and GMDSS Radio Log Books with approved Electronic Log Books (ELBs).<br><br>The circular comes into force on 1 July 2026, replacing Circular 25\/2020.<br><br>\u2705 Voluntary use of Electronic Log Books is now permitted for Deck, Engine Room, and GMDSS Radio records. Paper log books may still be used.<br>\u2705 ELB systems must comply with IMO MEPC.312(74), ISO 21745:2019, and other applicable IMO technical standards.<br>\u2705 Software must prevent permanent deletion of entries, maintain data integrity, support individual user accounts, perform automatic backups, and allow records to be exported in PDF or hard-copy format.<br>\u2705 The equipment must operate from both main and emergency power supplies without affecting navigation or engine control systems.<br>\u2705 Electronic log books must contain all information required by IMO conventions and Cyprus regulations.<br>\u2705 Assessment and approval are carried out by Cyprus Recognised Organisations (ROs). The declaration fee is \u20ac50 per log book.<br>\u2705 Companies are responsible for crew training, updating procedures, maintaining onboard documentation, and ensuring ongoing compliance.<br>\u2705 If the ELB system fails, the Administration and RO must be notified immediately, and paper log books may be used until the system is restored.<br>\u2705 Vessels transferring to the Cyprus flag must obtain a Cyprus ELB declaration within three months if previously approved under another flag administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17-2026-23-06-2026.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 17-2026-23-06-2026.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b1df1618-2d62-46c3-8e45-e6ebc23d4a5c\" href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17-2026-23-06-2026.pdf\">17-2026-23-06-2026<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17-2026-23-06-2026.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b1df1618-2d62-46c3-8e45-e6ebc23d4a5c\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyprus has issued Circular 17\/2026, allowing Cyprus-flagged vessels to voluntarily replace paper-based Deck Log Books, Engine Room Log Books, and GMDSS Radio Log Books with approved Electronic Log Books (ELBs). 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