Notice to Shipowners, Ship Operators, Managers,
Masters,
Owners’ Representatives and Recognised
Organisations
This Administration advocates the maritime industry’s
transformation towards smarter ships and intelligent ports, so as
to facilitate greater administrative and operational efficiencies.
To this effect, Recognised Organisations (ROs) acting under the
authority of the Government of Malta are encouraged to develop such
capabilities that align with our objective to bring about greater
efficiency for the multiple stakeholders.
In view of the above, particular reference is made to the
Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Certificates
(FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2) adopted by the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). The Guidelines provide guidance to facilitate
the use and acceptance of electronic certificates with the aim to
reduce the administrative burden on Administrations, port State
control officials, ships' crew and other stakeholders caused
by, amongst
