Logbuch
Logbuch is a German term meaning logbook, a record kept in ships, aircraft, laboratories, or by individuals to document events, measurements, and observations over time. Historically, the term derives from nautical practice of maintaining a voyage log. A ship’s logbook, or Logbuch, contains entries such as date and time, position, course, speed, weather, cargo status, and notable events; it serves navigational traceability, legal evidence, and voyage review. The captain or designated officer signs entries.
In German and many European contexts, Logbuch is the standard term for both the ship's log and
Other uses include aviation logbooks for pilots and maintenance teams, recording flight hours, routes, inspections, MEL
In modern practice, many Logbücher are kept electronically (electronic logbooks or e-logbooks) to improve accessibility, redundancy,