ClassNK e-Certificate
Service to issue/provide Class and Statutory Certificates with Electronic file
ClassNK e-Certificate issues and provides Full-term (Final) certificate(s) of Class and each Statutory with Secured Electronic file (PDF) in place of traditional paper certificates.(Standardization of e-Certificate in principle from January 2022)
The service offers the following features and is compliant with the IMO FAL guidelines (FAL 5/Circ.39/Rev 2).
- Protects against tampering/falsification through
Secure PDF and Digital Signature - Transmission of certificate files via secure web server
- Online verification of authenticity
- Easy access from mobile devices via QR (Quick Response) Code
Please refer to the pamphlet below for more details.
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News & Events
【New updates】List of Flag States which authorized issuance of e-certificates
"NEW" Thailand
We have now received approval from the competent authority of Thailand to issue electronic certificates.
Declaration Letter
For the explanation to third parties, please download below Declaration Letter and keep it onboard with of e-Certificates. (Requirement of IMO guideline)
IMO Guidelines
| Guideline No. | Title | Home Page |
|---|---|---|
| FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2 | GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES | International Maritime Organization (IMO) |
List of Flag States which authorized issuance of e-certificates
Flag states that have been added or updated are displayed as"NEW" for six months.
| A | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Australia | ||
| B | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Barbados |
| Belgium | Belize | Bermuda | Brazil |
| British Virgin Islands | Brunei | ||
| C | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayman Islands | Cook Islands | Curacao | Cyprus |
| D | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Dominica | ||
| F | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | |||
| G | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Germany | Gibraltar | |
Flag states that have been added or updated are displayed as"NEW" for six months.
| H | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | |||
| I | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Isle of Man | ||
| J | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Jordan | ||
| K | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiribati | Kuwait | ||
| L | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia | Luxembourg | Lithuania | |
| M | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Malta | Marshall Islands | Myanmar |
| N | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Niue | Norway | |
Flag states that have been added or updated are displayed as"NEW" for six months.
| O | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | |||
| P | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Palau | Panama | Papua New Guinea | Philippines |
| Portugal (RC) & Portugal/ Madeira |
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| S | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | San Marino | Serbia | Singapore |
| South Africa | Sri Lanka | ST. Kitts And Nevis | St. Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Switzerland | |||
| T | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| "NEW" Thailand | Türkiye | Tuvalu | |
| U | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | UK | USA | |
Flag states that have been added or updated are displayed as"NEW" for six months.
| V | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu | Vietnam | ||
Guidelines regarding e-Certificates issued by Port State Control (PSC) authorities
| Authorities | Title | Home Page |
|---|---|---|
| Paris MOU | GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CERTIFICATES | Paris MOU |
Frequently Asked Questions
Please review the below frequetly asked questions.
ClassNK e-Certificate User Manual
Address and Contact Details
Inquiries about service details and operation
TEL: +(81)-43-294-6469
FAX: +(81)-43-294-5449
E-Mail: nkecert@classnk.or.jp