Liberian Registry INTERTANKO ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE MEETING March 29, 2006

Seafarer Certification Responsible for evaluating seafarer competency and issuing Liberian documentsapproximately 500,000 active seafarers from every corner of the globe Responsible for evaluating seafarer competency and issuing Liberian documents to approximately 500,000 active seafarers from every corner of the globe - Seaman’s Identification Books - Special Qualifications - Certificates of Competency (Licenses) Training Center and Course Approval Training Center and Course Approval Document Fraud Detection and Prevention Document Fraud Detection and Prevention Evaluation of applicant competency - maintain contacts with other Governments for verification of documents

Role of Seafarer Certification Responsible for issuing Liberian seafarer documents worldwide –Seaman’s Identification Books –Special Qualifications –Certificates of competency (Licenses) Evaluation of applicant competency Fraud prevention –Maintain contacts with other Governments for verification of documents

Issued Documents Over 25-30,000 Seaman’s Books Over 15-20,000 Officer Licenses –By direct endorsement or exam ,436 Special Qualifications Certificates –Ratings, Tankerman, Basic Safety, etc… Electronic and paper records maintained locally on all seafarers –Photos of each seafarer –Copies of passports –Copies of national and training certificates

Liberian Identity Document Seaman’s Identification and Record Book –Identifies the holder as a Seaman –Record of sea service –Evidence of special qualifications and training Issued based on holder’s national Passport –Passport must be kept by the vessel’s master Conforms to ILO Convention 108 –All Liberian documents centrally issued

Liberian Identity Document Seaman’s Identification and Record Book Seaman’s Identification and Record Book –Identifies the holder as a Seaman –Record of sea service –Evidence of special qualifications and training

International Stakeholders Flag State - Government of Liberia International Maritime Organization – UN International Labor Organization – UN ICAO Port State Governments – over 100 countries –United States of America – one port state government Department of Homeland Security –Immigration (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) –TSA –US Coast Guard State and local authorities Port authorities Other agencies Department of Justice – FBI, CIA –EU States, China, etc. Labor-Supply States Vessel Owners Labor unions Seafarers

ILO ID Convention, Revised Document issued by the seafarer’s country Will contain a fingerprint template Will not contain: –Any hidden information –Sea Service History –Seafarer Qualifications, certificates It is not a passport

Issuing Authorities Labor-Supply State – seafarer’s own country –Numerous authorities required for verification Possibility of incompatible biometric standards –Some States will not issue a compliant document –Many States not issuing Compliant passports ICAO 9303 standard

Issuing Authorities Flag State – country the ship is registered in –Small number of Flags represent large percentage of vessel calls 12 flags represent about 75% of global tonnage (Lloyds) –All Crewmembers holding uniform documents –Single point for verification Single reader for biometric data –Current issuer of IMO (STCW) documentation Based on positive identification of the seafarer from Passport and verification of competency

Seaman’s Biometric Identity Card Seamen identity cards issued to seafarers for use in seaports, while on shore leave, and traveling to join or return home. The data contained in the card to be used for positive identification of the individuals as well as a certification of the seaman’s competency.

Biometric - Trial Objectives Establish Remote Enrollment and Distribution Provide Verification of Card Holder & Card Develop Best Practices Prepare for full enrollment Combat Identity Fraud –Competency –Training & Service –Insurance & Medical Improve Security –Deter Terrorism –Immigration

Biometric Identity Card Features Personal information & color photograph 2D barcode datastrip –Containing Photo, 2 fingerprint templates and list of special qualifications held Tamper-proof security features Consideration of standards of: –ILO, IMO, ICAO, US Government (DOT, USCG, INS) Smartcard Capable

Benefits of the Card Identity Verification through Biometrics Use of fingerprint templates Fraud Prevention Identity document for the seafarer –Not held by the master –Proper identification for use on shore leave –Easy to carry (unlike a passport)

Card Features Color photograph Cardholder’s Personal Information Liberian crew file number 2D Barcode Datastrip –Containing Photo, fingerprint template and list of special qualifications held. –ICAO recognized format Ability to add Machine Readable Zone Ability to add Java Chip Consideration of standards of: –ILO, IMO, ICAO –US Government (DOT, USCG, INS)

Card Design

Fingerprint Enrollment / Template

Portable document / fingerprint scanner –Wireless Capability –Crew Identity Verified by Nautical Inspector –Expanded Smart Card capabilities Fixed Card and fingerprint scanner attached to a notebook or regular computer –Verification by various authorities –Master can verify identity at sign-on –Training institutes can verify identity of students and record attendance Verification Equipment

LISCR Seafarer Web Search - Seafarer is found by entering his data in any two fields

LISCR Seafarer Web Search

Implementation, STCW 95 New training and certification requirements Entered into force on 1 February, 2002 All Seafarers issued new documents in line with STCW 95 regulations –Presentation of updated national certificates –Presentation of training certificates (Exam Licenses)

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Basic Features Quick to learn and easy to use Avoids date format confusion Conversion of height and weight from metric Rapid entry of data Drop down menus of standardized choices Direct data transfer to secure host via Internet

SEAFARERS ELECTRONIC APPLICATION SYSTEM SEA System is a secure computer program installed on a manning agent’s computer that enables the electronic submission of applications for seafarer documents

What is SEA System © ? SEA System is a secure computer program installed on a manning agent’s computer that enables the electronic submission of applications for seafarer books, SQ’s, and licenses. Over 20% of seafarer applications are submitted electronically

Benefits of SEA System Reduced processing time Improved accuracy Enhances fraud prevention Quick to learn and easy to use Rapid entry of data Drop down menus of standardized choices Direct data transfer to secure host via Internet

SEA Application Form - Easy to use and submit for processing

Verification and Evaluation -Seafarer data is compared against his documentation

SEA System Usage Currently 44 agents are active users of SEA System

International Standards Seafarer Identification - ILO, Convention 108 –Met in June, 2003 –Will use a fingerprint template as a biometric (to be defined) –Will use a 2D barcode to store the template only (to be defined) Passport - ICAO 9303 –Met in May, 2003 –Passports will use facial recognition as biometric –Data to be stored in contact-less smartcard TSA’s TWIC Card –US Domestic use only –Required to access port areas –Not compatible with the Seafarer’s Identity Document Other National Standards –European Union’s Travelscape Certificate of Competency - IMO, STCW