Since its launch in mid-October 2017, DNV GL has issued approximately 50,000 certificates, with more than 6,000 vessels of the classed fleet now trading with one or more certificates, it said in a press release. Digitally signed electronic certificates represent nearly 80% of all certificates issued by DNV GL since the roll-out and 52 flag states accept the certificates, with further acceptances expected over the coming year, DNV GL added.
“We have been overwhelmed by the positive response from our customers and the industry as a whole,” said DNV GL – Maritime ceo Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen,
“Many owners have opted not to wait for their first scheduled survey to shift vessels to the new certificates, but have asked to move their whole fleet onto the new system. Our goal for 2018 is to have every vessel in the fleet using electronic certificates in conjunction with their periodic survey.”
He added: “The administrative savings for our customers have been significant, in particular in the ease with which customers always have access to new and updated certificates on the fleet status portal and through email subscription.”
DNV GL ceo Remi Erikson had earlier told Seatrade Maritime News that the classification society plans to put all its maritime certificates on block chain to increase transparency.
Ørbeck-Nilssen also noted that vessels using electronic certificates have successfully passed through close to 1,000 port state inspections. In addition, the process is also made more efficient, as owners can use a secure electronic certificate folder to grant temporary access to authorities through DNV GL’s fleet status portal, he added.
DNV GL’s electronic certificates can be accessed on its customer portal from anywhere in the world immediately after an onboard survey is completed. Security is ensured with a digital signature and a unique tracking number which can be checked online, assuring their validity and authenticity.
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