ClassNK to acquire NAPA
MARCH 18, 2014 — Classification society ClassNK today agreed to acquire Finnish maritime software house NAPA. ClassNK provides safety and certification services for more than 8,500 vessels representing more than 20% of
MARCH 18, 2014 — Classification society ClassNK today agreed to acquire Finnish maritime software house NAPA. ClassNK provides safety and certification services for more than 8,500 vessels representing more than 20% of
MARCH 13, 2014 — Classification society ClassNK has classed its first United States-flagged ship. The vessel is the MT SLNC PAX (ex Bomar Eris, ex Ruth Theresa). Owned by Schuyler Line Navigation
JANUARY 9, 2014 — Classification society ClassNK has released a new version of its PrimeShip- HULL (HCSR) ship design support software that is fully compliant with the new IACS Common Structural Rules
DECEMBER 27, 2013 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released an updated edition of the Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. ClassNK continuously reviews, updates,
DECEMBER 20, 2013 — IACS, the International Association of Classifications Societies, has unanimously adopted new harmonized Common Structural Rules (CSR) for oil tankers and bulk carriers. The new rules will apply to
DECEMBER 13, 2013 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released the second version of its Guidelines for Gas Fueled Ships. This updated version reflects the the outcome of discussions held
DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Hayato Suga, the General Manager of ClassNK’s Natural Resources and Energy Department and one of ClassNK’s foremost experts on tanker vessels the next Chairman of the Tanker Structure
OCTOBER 24, 2013 — ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki has announced the appointment of Joseph “Joe” Riva to the position of ABS Vice President and Chief Surveyor. He will succeed
OCTOBER 21, 2013 — Classification society ABS has formed an Asset Performance Management Group (APMG). The new organization integrates several existing services into a single team focused on complete life cycle performance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 — The competition authorities in South Korea, the U.S., the EU and China have cleared the merger between Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL), both of which