The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has stepped up its digitalization drive and started issuing electronic certificates for all its classed vessels.

Vijay Arora, Joint Managing Director of IRClass, says that the e-certificates are in accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines and, provided the vessel’s flag state has approved its use, are being issued to all IRClass newbuilding vessels on delivery as well as existing vessels on completion of their upcoming renewal surveys.