Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity solution, ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’ (components of Rakuten Maritime*1) developed by Rakuten Symphony…
Establishment of the Open Collaboration Laboratory for Enabling Advanced Marine Systems (OCEANS) at The University of Osaka in April 2025 Summary The University of Osaka (President: Atsushi Kumanogoh), in collaboration…
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings. The certification confirms its feasibility from regulatory and…
Tokyo- Current Senior Vice President Hayato Suga has been appointed as President & CEO as well as Representative Director of ClassNK and current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed…
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for large ammonia-powered ammonia carrier developed by MOL, Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for…
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘D-VESSELKEEPER: EEM and PHM’ developed by WinKong Marine Engineering Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions…
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘MAREWA-SYSTEM’ developed by KAGOO
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a remote monitoring system for machines, ‘MAREWA-SYSTEM’ developed by KAGOO DOCKYARD Co. Ltd. ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with…
Tokyo – ClassNK has introduced new E-Learning courses in its training and education service, ‘ClassNK Academy’, focusing on maritime cyber security topics. As ships become ‘smarter’ and the further development…
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ROV training simulator ‘FF Virtual’ developed by FINDi Co., Ltd. In order to promote the spread and…
ClassNK launches third-party certification service for individual green steel products– contributing to the expansion of product use through enhanced reliability and ease of identification – Tokyo – ClassNK has launched…
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Ship Energy Efficiency Monitoring System (SEEMS) developed by Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies. In order to promote the…
ClassNK releases ‘Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0)’ – responding to diversification of cargo containment systems and reflecting latest findings – Tokyo – ClassNK has released the ‘Guidelines for…
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘Infinity’, ‘Angel’ and ‘Spectrum’
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Cybersecurity solutions ‘Infinity’, ‘Angel’ and ‘Spectrum’ from Navarino Single Member S.A. In order to promote the spread…
Tokyo – ClassNK granted its ‘AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)’ notations to ‘CERULEAN ACE,’ an LNG-fueled car carrier operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and managed by MOL…
– For achieving reasonable and reliable risk assessment – Tokyo – ClassNK published estimated leak frequencies of ammonia fuel from onboard components for ammonia-fueled ships, usable for risk assessment. The…
Tokyo – ClassNK has classed the ammonia-fueled tugboat ‘Sakigake’ completed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. as an ammonia-fueled vessel. This is the…
Realizing safe operation of ammonia-fueled ships through the highest safety measures The world’s first accreditation* for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled…
ClassNK issues world’s first approval in principle (AiP) for bunkering boom for ammonia fuel– Contributing to initiatives to build ammonia fuel supply chain through certificate to new technologies – Tokyo…
Tokyo – ClassNK has carried out third-party verification for self-aggregated social data of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and its group companies, and issued an assurance statement. In an era where…
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions*1 to a Ship IoT Application ‘i-MITEC’ by MIURA CO., LTD. ‘i-MITEC’ uses a cloud-based environment to provide a…
Tokyo – ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report is prepared to enhance awareness of the present state of PSC and improve future onboard maintenance…
Singapore – Consort Bunkers Pte. Ltd., ClassNK, Yanmar Asia (Singapore) Corporation Pte Ltd, and Taiko Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate towards introduction…
ClassNK grants its first software security certifications for Solverminds’ ship management solutions
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its first software security certifications to ship management solution ‘MACK’, developed by SVM Solutions and Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Solverminds). ClassNK has summarized its basic approach to…
The two Inductees for 2023 bring the Hall of Fame’s pantheon of great personalities to 43. Athens – 24 April 2024: Two shipowners who were among the most prominent of…
exploring new insights towards rationalizing design of liquefied hydrogen carriers and hydrogen-fueled ships Tokyo—ClassNK has commenced joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to establish an evaluation method…