Hafnia has moved from paper records to 21 fully digital logs across its fleet, building a compliance system that also gives shore teams better access to operational and environmental data. The product tanker operator’s experience shows how digital compliance can become part of wider fleet management rather than remain a standalone administrative exercise.
Hafnia began its structured rollout of digital logbooks with NAVTOR in 2021, following the acceptance of IMO Resolution MEPC.312(74) into MARPOL in October 2020.
At the time, digital record-keeping was still unfamiliar territory for parts of the maritime compliance system. Hafnia encountered class surveyors with limited experience of digital records, onboard audit requests and differing interpretations among flag states and classification bodies.
The company nevertheless continued with the transition. “This is the path to the future, and we committed to leading the way,” said Surajit Chanda, VP – Technical, Hafnia.
Hafnia tested several solutions before selecting NAVTOR Digital Logs. Its assessment considered crew usability, product development, regulatory knowledge and the ability to provide an end-to-end solution.
Today, more than 21 logs are maintained digitally across the fleet, covering environmental compliance records alongside operational logs. Hafnia says the system has removed paper-based practices, reduced administrative work for crews and made fleet-wide compliance monitoring easier for shore teams.
The digital records also give the operator access to environmental KPI data, while providing a more consistent way to manage compliance across vessels.
“We were among the first to go fully paperless onboard and it has been gratifying seeing the compliance landscape evolve along the way,” Chanda said.
The next step is broader use of the digital infrastructure. Hafnia is assessing digital checklists and exploring predictive risk management and operational intelligence.
“We are now able to leverage our digital platform to reach new levels of efficiency. Risk mitigation and continuous improvement are no longer elusive; they are inevitable,” Chanda said.
The case also shows why digital compliance can matter beyond regulatory reporting. Once records are structured and accessible digitally, the same infrastructure can support monitoring, risk management and operational decisions across the fleet.
