2024/11/28 |
ClassNK launches new E-Learning courses relating maritime cyber security |
2024/11/26 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “FF Virtual” developed by FINDi |
2024/11/21 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “Roxtec Transit Operate™” developed by Roxtec |
2024/11/12 |
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 - |
2024/11/07 |
ClassNK awards first-ever notation for installing Hydroponic Vegetable Grower
for Ship to improve seafarers’ living conditions to Tokei Kaiun’s bulk carrier
“ROYAL LAUREL” |
2024/10/30 |
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for Autonomous Navigation Assistance System developed by Samsung Heavy Industries |
2024/10/29 |
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for new membrane-type LNG carrier without filling limits - for the 30,000 m³ LNG carrier developed by GTT - |
2024/10/21 |
ClassNK awards notation for safe transportation of EVs to “K” LINE's car carrier “TEXAS HIGHWAY” |
2024/10/17 |
ClassNK awards world's first notation for ships using green steel
- for NYK Bulk & Projects’ bulk carrier "BRIGHT QUEEN" - |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “SEEMS” developed by Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies |
2024/10/11 |
ClassNK awards notation for safe transportation of EVs to EASTERN CAR LINER’s car carrier “POSITIVE CHALLENGER” |
2024/10/01 |
Panama Maritime Authority, Evergreen, Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute, and ClassNK conducted practical operation of Onboard CCS System (OCCS) |
2024/09/18 |
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for large liquefied CO2 carriers of 50,000 m³ and 23,000 m³ - Working towards ensuring stable supply of liquefied CO2 carriers for support of CCS projects - |
2024/09/17 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “V-MO” developed by Asahi Kasei Engineering |
2024/09/13 |
ClassNK releases "Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0)"
- responding to diversification of cargo containment systems and reflecting latest findings - |
2024/09/05 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “Infinity”, ”Angel” and “Spectrum” |
2024/09/04 |
ClassNK releases report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight (Version 2.0)”
- Providing demand outlook for alternative fuels and cost simulation example for ammonia fueled ship - |
2024/08/30 |
ClassNK awards first-ever notation for safe transportation of EVs to MOL’s car carrier “CERULEAN ACE” |
ClassNK published estimated leak frequencies of ammonia fuel from onboard components for ammonia-fueled ships - For achieving reasonable and reliable risk assessment - |
2024/08/28 |
Concerning misconduct of IHI Power Systems |
ClassNK releases “FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (3rd Edition)” - updating information on the preparation of FuelEU Monitoring Plan and benefits from the use of biofuels - |
2024/08/23 |
ClassNK to class ammonia-fueled tugboat “Sakigake”
- World's first ammonia-fueled vessel for commercial use - |
2024/08/22 |
Concerning misconduct of Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
2024/08/02 |
ClassNK issues world's first approval in principle (AiP) for LNG carrier installed with Wind-Assisted Propulsion System - For “Wind Challenger”-installed LNG carrier jointly developed by MOL and Hanwha Ocean - |
2024/07/31 |
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- |
ClassNK major updates GHG Emissions Management Tool “ClassNK ZETA” - supporting preparation for FuelEU Maritime and usability improvement - |
2024/07/26 |
ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal” - Introducing initiatives for vehicle carrier fires - |
ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Cyber resilience of ships”
- Explaining IACS UR E26 requirements and necessary actions - |
2024/07/25 |
ClassNK carries out third-party verification of MOL group’s self-aggregated social data |
2024/07/18 |
ITOCHU, Nihon Shipyard, ClassNK and MPA, signed MOU for joint study of ammonia fueled bulk carriers |
2024/07/17 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to “i-MITEC” |
2024/07/08 |
Concerning Inappropriate Conduct of Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine and IMEX |
2024/07/03 |
ClassNK releases Annual Report on Port State Control |
ClassNK issues first type approval certificate for equipment that has appropriate cyber resilience measures implemented |
2024/07/02 |
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for hydrogen-fueled engine compatible oil tanker
- Part D of "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels" setting safety requirements for hydrogen-fueled ships was applied for first time - |
Consort Bunkers, ClassNK, Yanmar, and Taiko accelerate towards Alternative Fuel Bunkering with new MOU |
2024/06/28 |
ClassNK grants its first software security certifications for Solverminds' ship management solutions |
2024/06/17 |
ClassNK releases “FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (2nd Edition)”
- providing details on responsible entities and timeline required for shipping companies - |
2024/05/31 |
ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0)”
-adding safety requirements for hydrogen-fueled ships- |
2024/05/22 |
Cross-industry collaboration launches to accelerate digital twins uptake in shipping |
2024/05/14 |
ClassNK and StormGeo mark significant collaboration to advance maritime decarbonization |
2024/05/08 |
ClassNK releases report “ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight”
- Supporting appropriate fuel selection by providing information on alternative fuels - |
2024/04/24 |
ClassNK releases route correction factors calculation tool "WACDAS"
- supporting container stacking optimization - |
2024/04/17 |
ClassNK commences joint research project with JAXA on material compatibility evaluation methods for liquefied oxygen (LOX) - exploring new insights towards rationalizing design of liquefied hydrogen carriers and hydrogen-fueled ships - |
2024/04/16 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsements for Products & Solutions to three solutions developed by iO3 |
2024/04/11 |
ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for methanol fuel supply system developed by Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding |
ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia fuel supply system and ammonia gas abatement system developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding |
ClassNK issues Statement of Fact (SOF) for Methane Slip Reduction System developed by Hitachi Zosen, MOL and Yanmar PT |
2024/04/10 |
ClassNK issues type approval certificate for CBM management software developed by Samsung Heavy Industries |
2024/04/09 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsements for Products & Solutions
to two elemental technologies of “CMP-MAP” |
2024/04/08 |
ClassNK issues SOF for analysis of hull performance and operational profile for ship in service -Third-party verification for analysis results from “CMP-MAP”by Chugoku Marine Paints- |
2024/04/05 |
Joint R&D agreement signed to expand anti-roll tank application to large container ships - Improving operational safety and loading efficiency through the reduction of excessive rolling - |
2024/04/04 |
ClassNK issues type approval certificate for lithium-ion storage battery system developed by Corvus Energy |
ClassNK facilitates transition to zero-emission with energy efficiency improvement, alternative fuels, onboard CCS - Launch of ClassNK Transition Support Services- |
2024/04/02 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
to “Wall Climbing Robot” |
2024/04/01 |
ClassNK appoints full-time executives and reinforces commitment to be best partner to customers and industry |
2024/03/29 |
Recent incident of the container ship “DALI” |
2024/03/28 |
ClassNK approves 3D basic design drawings of Multi-Purpose Container Carrier developed by NYK Line
- Entire basic design process, including class approval, was completed using only 3D drawings, marking world-first for ocean-going ship - |
2024/03/27 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsements for Products & Solutions
to two innovative initiatives by MOL |
2024/03/21 |
ClassNK certifies the world’s first onboard CCS installation on
EVERGREEN’s Neopanamax container vessel |
2024/03/15 |
ClassNK awards first-ever notation for improvements in living and working environment to Fuyo Kaiun's bulk carrier "ELETTRA" |
2024/03/13 |
Evaluation and financing is provided to IINO Kaiun Kaisha based on “Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance”- Supporting efforts to realize low-/zero-emission ships - |
2024/03/08 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Smart Ship © Hub |
2024/03/07 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
to “Cassandra” developed by Deep Sea Technologies |
Development of N2O Removal Equipment for Ammonia-Fueled Carrier, Selected for The Green Innovation Fund project “Next Generation Ship Development”
~ Initiatives to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Marine Transportation ~ |
2024/03/06 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
to “ACE Function” developed by TOKYO KEIKI |
2024/02/28 |
ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for Multi-functional Floating offshore windfarm Support Vessel developed by “K” Line Wind Service, Japan Marine United, and Nihon Shipyard |
2024/02/15 |
ClassNK releases "Environmental Guidelines (Edition 4.1)”
- adding class notations to green steel and microplastics collecting systems - |
2024/02/14 |
ClassNK and Lovoy signed MOU to jointly explore enhanced safety at sea |
2024/02/13 |
ClassNK launches E-Learning courses on Shipping and Shipbuilding Industry |
2024/02/06 |
ClassNK awards approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container ships developed by GSC |
2024/01/31 |
Ta-Ho invests in digitalization to reduce emissions and improve fleet management |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
to Digital Learning Management System by MarinePALS |
2024/01/30 |
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to Cydome Everlight |
2024/01/25 |
Contracts Signed for Construction of Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier
Japanese technology pioneering the future — Aiming for vessel completion by November 2026 |
2024/01/18 |
ClassNK releases “FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping (2nd Edition)”
- providing guidance on procedures required for shipping companies based on detailed regulations issued by EC - |
2024/01/17 |
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System developed by YANMAR Power Technology, marking first in Japan |
2024/01/04 |
ClassNK releases new features for GHG Emissions Management Tool "ClassNK ZETA"
- supporting preparation for EU-ETS and BIMCO CII Clause - |