Recently, the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of the Ministry of Transport issued a announcement. In order to reduce costs, improve quality and efficiency in transportation and logistics, and create a better business environment, the MSA will promote the application of electronic maritime certificates, such as the Civil Liability Insurance for Oil Pollution Damage or other financial guarantee certificates. This move signifies that the integration of maritime supervision and service guarantee has reached a higher level.

The electronic certificates to be promoted this time cover a variety of certificates related to Chinese-registered vessels. These include the electronic certificates of Civil Liability Insurance for Oil Pollution Damage or Other Financial Guarantee Certificates, Civil Liability Insurance for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage or Other Financial Guarantee Certificates, Civil Liability Insurance for Non-Persistent Oil Pollution Damage or Other Financial Guarantee Certificates, and the electronic certificates of Wreck Removal Liability Insurance or Other Financial Guarantee Certificates. They involve the key guarantee areas of ship operation and are of great importance for standardizing industry management and improving service efficiency.