Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian International Ship and also Corporate Registry (LISCR), Alfonso Castillero
The Liberian Registry is remaining to adapt to the disturbances brought on by COVID-19 by leveraging its use modern technology and also modern-day interaction. Its most current development is to execute remote Annual Safety Inspections (ASI) aboard its ships.
The alternative to make use of remote assessments is a straight action to the significant constraints dealt with by sending off assessors aboard ships, under the existing wellness standards and also constraints around the world. It is the most recent in a collection of backup actions that the windows registry has actually executed in the previous couple of weeks as the coronavirus break out has actually proceeded.
Liberia was the initial flag state to enable remote vessel closings and also tool recordation, and also remote category studies.
The windows registry efficiently finished the initial remote ASI recently. Liberia’s certified evaluation group had the ability to communicate with the ship’s team from another location through online video clip interaction and also examine the ASI list, check records, examine safety and security devices, evaluation drills, and also check the problem of the vessels and also performance of the safety and security devices; all without placing the wellness of team and also assessor in danger as a result of feasible direct exposure.
With over 10 years of experience in digital certifications, application systems, and also client-focused sites, the windows registry has actually constantly taken technical developments to the following degree.
In enhancement to permitting the versatility to expand studies, drydockings, qualifications, and also various other certifications, the windows registry claims that it recognizes the crucial demand, and also obligation of the flag State, to preserve efficient oversight over its fleet and also make certain the seaworthiness and also safety and security of its vessels and also seafarers, and also conformity with global conventions.
Accordingly, much initiative was taken into developing an extensive remote evaluation list and also treatment.
“I have to applaud our very experienced and knowledgeable Inspections team for their very practical and real-world solution, which ensures that the flag State is able to carry out its obligation of safety oversight of its fleet in a way that is not burdensome to the vessels, nor puts the health of the crew and inspectors in jeopardy,” claims Alfonso Castillero, Chief Operating Officer of the Liberian International Ship and alsoCorporate Registry “Flag states must still maintain a culture of safety and oversight over their vessels, especially given the current state of the industry with crews not able to be repatriated timely, and sailing for extended periods in excess of what is allowed. We feel for our seafarers at sea, and for the operators ashore, that are doing their utmost to ensure the safe operation of their vessels in such unprecedented circumstances. We will always use technology in a positive, proactive, and common-sense way. Honestly, I am surprised that more flag states are not doing the same already, but I am sure most will soon follow. We have to embrace new ways of doing business, yet maintaining safety.”
Access the Liberian Registry’s main COVID-19 advising web page HERE
