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 1 The Facilitation Committee, at its fortieth session (4 to 8 April 2016), approved the attached Guidelines for the use of electronic certificates (the Guidelines).

2 Member Governments are invited to bring the Guidelines to the attention of all stakeholders, in particular, those who are involved in the process of issuance, maintenance, endorsement and revision of electronic certificates, such as recognized organizations, port State control officers, shipowners and crew, agents and vetting companies.

3 Member Governments are also invited to take the necessary actions at the national level to ensure that adequate legislation is in place for the use and acceptance of electronic certificates, as may be required.

4 Member Governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations with consultative status are also invited to bring to the attention of the Committee, at the earliest opportunity, the results of the experience gained from the use of the Guidelines for consideration of action to be taken.

5 This circular revokes FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.1.

Parent topic: FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2 – Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Certificates – (20 April 2016)
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