The Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) welcomed the recent joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd's Register OneOcean (LROO), and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA - DOTC) of the Republic of the Philippines' Department of Transportation, aiming to simplify the future of digital seafarer certification.
The MoU's objective is to develop a pilot project that aims to test the feasibility of a digital system where all seafarer certificates can be securely stored and consolidated. Thus, administrative burdens will be reduced while ensuring efficiency for key stakeholders in the industry, including flag Administrations, Port State Control, seafarers and shipping and ship management companies.
The PISR has, since its establishment, significantly invested in digitalised processes and certifications, recognising the importance of technology adoption for a more efficient maritime industry.
