The UK Club's FAQs on the use of electronic bills of lading confirms the policy position of the International Group of P&I Clubs. Liabilities under the Clubs rules are the same for electronic bs/l as they would be for paper documents.  Specific Approval of essDOCS platform is given.

Read the FAQs here: http://www.ukpandi.com/knowledge/article/paperless-trading-electronic-bills-of-lading-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-6167/