e-Certificates issued by CR have equal validity to traditional paper certificates and fully comply with the provisions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Joint Circular (FAL-LEG-MEPC-MSC.1/Circ.1).
Flag State Circulars
• Republic of China
Administrative Circular NO. 3 of 2026
(Notice on the Use of Electronic Certificates under International Conventions on National-Flagged Vessels)
• Panama:
Merchant Marine Circular MMC-355
(Use of Electronic Certificates onboard)
CR Technical Circulars
• CR-2026-009(P)
Notice on the Official Implementation of Electronic Certificates for National-Flagged Vessels
• CR-20-016(P)
Application for Issuance of Electronic Certificates for Panama-Flagged Vessels
Application and Verification Instructions
• How to Apply?
Download and complete the Electronic Certificate Service Application Form (XM108)and send it together with your company's "Electronic Certificate Management Procedure" to the dedicated email address:cr.tp@crclass.org
• How to Verify?
Scan the QR code at the bottom of the electronic certificate, or go directly to the CR Certificate Verification Systemand enter the certificate's UTN / Ship Identification Number to quickly confirm the validity of the certificate.