Following the unfortunate events of the Norman Atlantic shipwreck, amid confusion over the passenger list, the Ministry of Shipping has approved e-ticketing, with standards similar to procedures followed by airline companies.

Hence, passengers will be able to book their tickets online and print their boarding-pass before boarding the ship. 

The new system will not only provide safety in data management, but it will also facilitate consumers and boost the market, since booking will be made easier and faster. According to current regulation, passengers are strictly required to present their paper ticket before embarkation and reservation references or ticket numbers are not accepted.