Chalmers University in Sweden has begun work this project
Chalmers University in Sweden has begun work on a project which aims to examine the problem of false seafarer certificates, and how the production of a digital seafarer ID card might help to improve the situation.
This research will form part of the EU-backed Mona Lisa project, and aims to conduct a feasibility and exploratory study of a system for control of onboard certificates.
The aim of the study is to construct a system which will be able to remotely control crew certificates to simplify document handling and increase maritime safety.
As part of this project Chalmers University is appealing to industry stakeholders to participate in the study and share their views, knowledge and experiences of seafarer certification.
With this in mind, a website has been set up, at www.maritimefacts.com, where visitors can leave their input in a number of different ways, whether by leaving a comment or participating in a web survey.
The project partners note that all responses will be kept confidential, and that names or e-mail addresses will not be forwarded to anyone else.
Source: The Digital Ship
