摘要: |
Every time a ship calls at a port, the shipmaster must submit pre-arriv-al information to various commercial parties and government agencies to ensure a smooth clearance to the port. This information includes, for example, safety, security and environmental protection matters, as well as operational details about the ship, cargo, crew and passengers on board. The specific information required, and the submission process, currently varies from port to port. In 2022, the IMO's Facilitation Committee agreed to make a maritime single window (MSW) for data exchange mandatory in ports around the world from 2024, thereby taking an important step in accelerating digitalization in the shipping industry. The new requirement means that countries must have a digital platform in place, that allows ships to submit pre-arrival information only once into a single point of entry. |