Press Release

28 November 2025

Tokyo - ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships” developed by HSN-KIKAI KOGYO Co., Ltd.. ClassNK has confirmed that the “ELW” notation (HP)＊- Hydroponics, which indicates ships where efforts are being made to improve the living and working environments on board, can be applied to ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with the product .

In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions. The detailed information is available on the following page of ClassNK website:
https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/techservices/dgd2030/iea/index.html

- Product name:
Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships

- Scope of Certification:
1. Automated cultivation of fresh vegetables on board
2. Safe operation on board due to shock and vibration resistant design
3. Reliable leak prevention due to countermeasures against rolling and pitching
4. Cultivation support through the recording of environmental conditions
5. Easy delivery and installation by dividing the equipment

Detailed information on the product is available on the following page.
https://www.hsn-kikai.com/en/product-en/midori-en/

* For more information on“ELW”, please refer to the "Guidelines for Excellent Living and Working Environment."
gl_living_working_environment_e202204.pdf

Image of “Hydroponic Vegetable Grower for Ships”
(Courtesy: HSN-KIKAI KOGYO Co., Ltd.)


For inquiries about this press release:
ClassNK Technical Solution Department
Tel: +81-3-5226-2042
E-mail: tsd@classnk.or.jp

For media-related inquiries:
ClassNK Public Relations Team
4-7 Kioi-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102-8567 Japan
E-mail: eod@classnk.or.jp

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