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Verified Certificates In The Shipping Industry

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Verified Certificates In The Shipping Industry

The maritime industry is one of the world’s oldest and most regulated sectors. It's an industry where safety and trust depend heavily on accurate, verifiable documentation. Yet for seafarers, managing dozens of paper-based certificates remains a tedious burden, slowing operations and leaving room for fraud or error.

IDsure, founded by former ship officer Jesper Holmgren, addresses this challenge by bringing digital verification to maritime credentials. Built on Concordium’s compliance-ready blockchain, IDsure replaces outdated paper processes with secure, real-time on-chain certificates. Seafarers access essential documents through a user-friendly self-sovereign wallet, while captains, regulators, and employers are able to instantly and confidently verify qualifications.

The following is a closer look at how IDsure works, the problems it solves for the maritime sector, and its roadmap for becoming the global standard in digital credential management for seafarers.

Q1 Could you introduce yourself and IDsure, explaining its purpose and use of Concordium technology?

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  • Jesper Holmgren, a former Danish ship officer, developed IDSure to simplify seafarers’ work.
  • IDsure leverages Concordium blockchain to:
    • Enhance verification processes.
    • Ensure trustworthy certification in the maritime industry.
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Q2: Could you explain how IDsure benefits the maritime industry and seafarers?

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Q2 Could you explain how IDSure benefits the maritime industry and
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  • IDsure aims to digitize maritime paperwork, replacing cumbersome paper certificates with digital documents.
  • Key benefits include:
    • Efficiency:
        • Digital wallet solution manages over 20 essential documents per seafarer (ID, skills certificates).
    • Real-Time Verification:
        • Ensures captains, regulators, and stakeholders can instantly verify certifications, providing assurance of proper certification.
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Q3: What specific issues does IDsure address in the current maritime documentation systems?

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Q3 What specific issues does IDSure address in the current maritime
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  • IDsure tackles major pain points for ship owners, training institutes, captains, and seafarers, including:
    • Time and Security Issues:
        • Traditional paperwork is slow and error-prone.
    • Risks of Misreporting and Fraud:
        • Expired, lost, or fraudulent certificates are common, jeopardizing safety and compliance.
    • Financial and Operational Risks:
        • Fraudulent certificates increase costs and risks, impacting ship operations.
  • IDsure’s digital solution enables real-time certificate verification, enhancing speed, security, and compliance across the maritime sector.
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Q4: What is the revenue model of IDSure?

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Q4 What is the revenue model of IDSure
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  • Affordable Pricing: Small fees per certificate, covered by employers, training centers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., flag states).
  • Two Models:
    • Pay-Per-Use:
        • Training institutes and issuers pay per certificate issued.
    • Subscription Package:
        • Provides an allowance for multiple certificate issuances.
  • Free for Seafarers: Seafarers access the app at no cost.
  • Value-Added Services:
    • Beyond certification, IDSure offers:
        • Certificate archiving with encrypted, cloud-based storage.
        • Compliance and security integrations, including the Concordium blockchain.
    • User-Friendly Across Borders:
      • Supports international seafarers with a unified digital process for all stakeholders.
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Q5: Why did IDsure choose Concordium blockchain for its platform, considering seafarers are not typical blockchain users?

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Q5 Why did IDSure choose Concordium blockchain for its platform
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  • Secure Blockchain with ID Layer:
    • Concordium’s ID layer allows IDsure to verify identities and link certificates to seafarers’ digital wallets.
  • Enhanced Authentication:
    • Certificates are authenticated on-chain, ensuring the correct identity, ship, and qualifications are securely verified.
  • High-Level Security:
    • Concordium’s features provide top-tier security suited to the maritime industry’s needs, supporting IDsure’s goal for reliable and secure certification.
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Q6: With the ID layer integrated, what are the next steps for verifying certificates?

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Q6 With the ID layer integrated what are the next steps for verifying
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  • Focus on High-Level Certificates:
    • Next, IDsure will validate statutory and competency certificates for instant third-party verification, ensuring only qualified crew members are on board.
  • Enhanced Safety and Compliance:
    • This step aims to improve safety and compliance across maritime operations.
  • Blockchain Integration for Certificates:
    • Future plans include hashing certificate details and unique IDs.
    • Data will be hashed into Concordium’s blockchain via smart contracts, enabling secure, on-chain verification.
  • Progress with ID Verification:
    • Full ID verification for seafarers on Concordium’s ID layer brings IDsure closer to a complete digital verification system.
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Q7: What is IDsure’s long-term vision for blockchain use in the maritime industry?

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Q7 What is IDSures long term vision for blockchain use in the maritime
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  • Setting a New Standard:
    • Aims to reduce paperwork, save time, cut costs, and enhance safety and trust in the maritime industry.
  • Efficiency and Scalability:
    • The digital approach promises streamlined operations with scalable solutions.
  • Empowering Seafarers:
    • Provides seafarers with control over their digital credentials, with input from employers and training centers.
  • Compliance and Security Focus:
    • Prioritizes data security and compliance at every step.
  • High-Tech Readiness:
    • Ensures compatibility with modern, tech-advanced ships, positioning IDsure as a trusted choice for blockchain-based certificate management.
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Q8: How has the maritime industry responded to IDsure, and what kind of stakeholders are involved?

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Q8 How has the maritime industry responded to IDSure and what kind
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  • Engagement with Key Industry Players:
    • IDsure is in discussions with major maritime stakeholders, including:
      • Flag states.
      • Large training institutes.
      • Crew management companies.
      • Ship owners.
  • Positive Reception:
    • Industry response is highly supportive, viewing IsSure as a strategic innovation.
  • Customer-Driven Development:
    • A community-focused approach incorporates industry insights to refine the platform.
  • Regulatory Momentum:
    • New regulations are increasingly accepting digital certificates onboard, positioning IDsure as a leader with unmatched security and ID verification in the sector.
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Q9: What is IDsure’s roadmap for the coming months and its vision for future growth?

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Q9 What is IDSures roadmap for the coming months and its vision
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  • Upcoming Pilots and Integrations:
    • Partnering with major training institutes to conduct a pilot next month, with plans for full system integration to automate certificate issuance.
  • Partnership with Maritime Authority:
    • Nearing a deal to provide regulatory certificates, including:
      • Certifications equivalent to a seafarer’s “driver’s license” for ship operation.
      • Digital “seafarer book” as an IDsure wallet feature, housing credentials and sharing capabilities.
  • Encrypted Profile Sharing:
    • Leveraging Concordium’s blockchain for secure, end-to-end encrypted profile sharing, enabling seafarers to share credentials with captains without compromising data.
  • Long-Term Vision:
    • Positioning IDsure as the standard for digital credential management in the maritime industry, aiming for broad adoption and secure, streamlined credential handling.
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Q10: Oliver Thormann’s Summary on IDsure’s Blockchain Use Case in Maritime

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Q10 Oliver Thormanns Summary on IDSures Blockchain Use Case in
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IDsure is a prime example of how blockchain technology can bring efficiency, reliability, and security to traditional industries.

For seafarers, who must provide verifiable credentials for trust and safety in operating large ships, blockchain ensures:

  • Trustworthy Credential Verification:
    • By verifying qualifications on-chain, blockchain removes the need for manual checks with maritime institutions, streamlining processes.
  • Identity Assurance:
    • Blockchain allows secure identity verification, ensuring the authenticity of the individual presenting the credentials.
    • Blockchain is highly relevant in critical, traditional sectors like maritime, where trusted credentials and security are paramount.
    • It offers a modern solution to an industry long rooted in conventional practices.
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Q11: How has the integration with Concordium progressed, and how many users are onboarded with Concordium IDs on IDsure?

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Q11 How has the integration with Concordium progressed and how
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  • 1000 Seafarers Onboarded:
    • Currently, 1,000 ID-verified seafarers are on IDsure’s Concordium-based platform.
  • Automatic ID Verification:
    • Integrated tool provides seamless, automatic identity verification.
  • Close Developer Collaboration:
    • IDsure and Concordium developers work closely to optimize the integration.
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Q12: What are your plans and strategies to grow IDsure’s user base from 1,000 to 10,000 or more?

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Q12 What are your plans and strategies to grow IDSures user base
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  • Organic Growth through Invitations:
    • Current users join through invitations from customers issuing certificates, prompting course participants to download the app on iOS or Android.
  • Direct Marketing Efforts:
    • Plans to increase visibility through platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, and by engaging directly with seafarers at maritime schools.
  • Data Privacy Emphasis:
    • Each seafarer independently creates their IDSure wallet, ensuring personal ownership and data privacy, which boosts trust and engagement.
  • Strategic Partnerships:
    • Collaboration with large maritime bodies and policy groups to require IDsure wallets for certification, driving user growth as they onboard new certificate holders.
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Q13: Are there plans for IDsure to raise funds in the coming year to support its growth strategy?

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Q13 Are there plans for IDSure to raise funds in the coming year
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  • Ambitious Growth Vision: 
    • Aims to become the global leader in digital wallets for seafarers, ensuring secure, trusted credential management.
  • Investment Rounds Planned:
    • Plans to pursue additional funding rounds to scale the company, expand the team, and enter larger markets.
  • Global Market Strategy:
    • Seeks to provide a universal digital solution for the maritime industry, addressing diverse pools of seafarers and training institutes worldwide.
  • Strong Investor Support:
    • Currently backed by experienced investors, providing a solid foundation for future growth initiatives.
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