Within the framework of the Luxembourg Government e-services campaign, the Luxembourg Maritime Administration recently announced the implementation of an electronic single window interface ("Guichet Unique"). It will allow the electronic processing of the following application forms:
- Seamen :
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- application for a Seamen's book
- application for Recognition of Certificates of Competency (RCC)
- Vessel registration forms :
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- demande d'immatriculation – Pleine immatriculation
- demande d'autorisation de frètement coque nue
- demande d'affrètement coque nue
- Vessel registration renewal forms :
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- renouvellement d'un certificat de pleine immatriculation
- renouvellement d'un certificat de frètement coque nue
- renouvellement d'un certificat d'affrètement coque nue
- Accredited Maritime Companies :
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- Demande d'agrément d'une entreprise maritime agréée
- Demande d'agrément d'un dirigeant d'entreprise maritime agréé
The official launch date of this new system is on 31 October 2012 and paper forms will no longer be accepted as of 1 March 20131. In order to take advantage of the secured access to these services, a LuxTrust Card – system allowing online authentication and electronic signature on messages or transactions - will be necessary.
Footnotes
1 An exception is made for :
- Seafarers applying personally and in their own name for a seamen's book
- Applications not covered by guichet unique
- Temporary technical problems denying use of guichet unique
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