Ship registry begins next phase of development
St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (Skanreg), which became operational in 2005 and has registered about 2000 vessels to date, is launching a range of electronic certificates. The London (UK)-based ship register claimed that this step will not only speed up the registration process but also support the industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
The e-certification process has been live since 31 January. It follows the lodging of a notification of the initiative with the international maritime organisation (IMO). These electronic certificates generated will contain a quick response (QR) code as well as a unique controlled certificate number while internationally accepted PDF encryption will be implemented to protect the documentation.
Liam Ryan, spokesperson for The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry, said the move to digitise its certification process was an important step in helping to speed up the way the Registry responds to the needs of its shipowners and managers. (mw)