DNV GL rolls out fleet-wide e-certificates

摘要

After years of testing and anticipation within the industry, DNV GL has begun the process of rolling out electronic class and statutory certificates across its entire fleet. Having worked with several shipowners and flag administrations on pilot projects to test and gain acceptance for the digitalisation of certificates, nearly 50 flag states have already granted DNV GL permission to issue the electronic certificates on their behalf, and many more are expected to follow. Not only will the move significantly reduce the administrative workload for shipowners, charterers, regulators and crew members but it will also cut the processing time of certificates and any associated document handling costs.