A typical system consists of a secure website - either on the Internet or within the company Intranet so that all shore users access the website via password.

This connects the shore infrastructure across countries and time zones.

Vessels receive a regular CD which contains both the Safety Management System, with any necessary updates and the Flag regulations plus other essential documentation.

The service will have Recognition from the Flag State as an electronic equivalent for the carriage of regulations, shipping notices, SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.