Cappy 208-
It’s been implemented at the 2 tug companies I work for also.
Captains hate the paperwork.
At one company the cap keeps the log, it’s just BS. It WILL add up correctly.
At the other company, each crewmember keeps their own log and tracks actual hours worked.
That company has gone to 4 & 8 for all positions (at least on the tug I have been on).
There were even 3 tankermen on the barge.
That company was also recently flagged by the CG for improper manning and licensing.
They are concerned about covering their ass.