JUNE 3, 2018 — Classification society ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) has released its “Guidelines for Concept Design of Automated Operation/ Autonomous Operation of Ships.” The guidelines incorporate basic elements of concept design
FEBRUARY 15, 2018 — ClassNK has just released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.5.0.0, developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and
DECEMBER 27, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in
NOVEMBER 2, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has just released the latest version of its “Good Maintenance Onboard Ships,” a comprehensive checklist designed to be used by masters, crew, shipowners, and other
OCTOBER 19, 2017 — Victoria, BC, Canada, maritime software company, Helm Operations, has received ClassNK Type Approval for its Helm CONNECT as a recognized planned maintenance software system after a detailed review
AUGUST 30, 2017 — Opening the way for more compact engines, classification society ClassNK has given Kobe Steel approval to use a K factor of 1.15 as the design margin in the
AUGUST 8, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has issued its first certification since being approved as an EU MRV verifier under the EU regulation on the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of
JULY 20, 2019 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is harnessing big data to enhance engine plant preventive maintenance and reduce life cycle costs. As part of its Ishin Next — MOL
JULY 10, 2017 — Classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing
MAY 16, 2017 — ClassNK subsidiary, ClassNK Consulting Service (NKCS) has officially launched its Bunker Fuel Oil Analysis Service. It is important to understand the properties of bunker fuel oil in order