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01 Dec ClassNK issues Certificate of Technology Qualification for Ship Shore Coupler developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and TB Global Technologies - Contribution to social implementation of liquefied hydrogen technology through safety verification -

28 Nov ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships” developed by HSN-KIKAI KOGYO

27 Nov Released TEC-1368 "(Japanese flag ships) Special requirements for cargo ships to transport passenger(s)."

26 Nov Beware of Fraudulent Billings Impersonating a ClassNK Staff

21 Nov Participation at Marintec China 2025 (December 2nd-5th)

01 Dec ClassNK issues Certificate of Technology Qualification for Ship Shore Coupler developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and TB Global Technologies - Contribution to social implementation of liquefied hydrogen technology through safety verification -

28 Nov ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships” developed by HSN-KIKAI KOGYO

14 Nov ClassNK grants Approval in Principle (AiP) and Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Berthing/Unberthing Assistance System developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries

12 Nov ClassNK releases “Part A Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0.1)” - adding supplementary explanations on the safety requirements for methyl/ethyl alcohol-fueled ships-

30 Oct FLOWRA and ClassNK to collaborate

27 Nov Released TEC-1368 "(Japanese flag ships) Special requirements for cargo ships to transport passenger(s)."

18 Nov Released TEC-1367 "STS Operations Plan for Panamanian-flagged Ships"

07 Nov Released TEC-1366 "Fleet Risk Assessment (FRA) and Performance Accelerated Program (PMAP) for Panamanian vessels"

30 Oct On 30 October 2025, Technical Guidance were partly amended

29 Oct Release of the "NOTATION HANDBOOK (2025-5 Edition)"

26 Nov Beware of Fraudulent Billings Impersonating a ClassNK Staff

21 Nov Participation at Marintec China 2025 (December 2nd-5th)

12 Nov Register of Ships Offline Version

04 Nov Participation at Japan Shipping and Compliance 2026 Outlook (13 November 2025)

04 Nov Temporary Office Closure of Cebu Office due to Typhoon (4 November)