Partners to develop world’s first ammonia-fueled tugboat
NYK Line, the classification society Class NK and the power systems provider IHI Power Systems inked an agreement in order to set the world’s first ammonia-fueled tugboat into practical use.
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ClassNK launches guidelines for digital smart ship
ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship”, which stipulates the procedures for class notations for ships with advanced digital technology.
Humans reach year of decision on the autonomous ship
2020 is proving to be a crucial year in the development of technologies and initiatives relating to maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS). In what is seen as the point of departure for regulators, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee is set to conclude an initial scoping exercise into the application of IMO regulations in the context of MASS.
ClassNK issues second edition of “Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships”
ClassNK, leading classification society, launched the second edition of its “Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships” concerning newbuilding designs targeting shipyards and ship-building owners.
ClassNK: Reports of corrosion of distance piece on SOx scrubber discharge water line
Recently, ClassNK has received several reports for incidents that sea water leakage was detected from distance piece attached to hull on SOx scrubber discharge water line. The design and possible problems are similar for all vessel with scrubber installations.
Feasibility study on 3D model based approval completed
ClassNK, Japan Marine United (JMU), and NAPA have carried out a joint feasibility study on 3D model based plan approval using 3D CAD models as part of their technical investigation project.
ClassNK joins International Windship Association
In line with an increased shift to environmentally-friendly solutions as a pathway to decarbonization, ClassNK announced it is joining the International Windship Association (IWSA), which is working to promote wind as a viable propulsion option for commercial vessels.
ClassNK launches guidelines for autonomous operations
ClassNK published guidelines concerning autonomous ships and operations aiming to improving safety by preventing human error and improving working conditions by reducing the work load on crew members, and demonstration experiments are being carried out on a global scale.
ClassNK certifies NYK’s Cyber Security Management System
ClassNK, the leading classification society, certified the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) of NYK LNG Shipmanagement Ltd. (LNGSM), the NYK Group subsidiary, and its managed LNG carrier Pacific Mimosa; becoming the first CSMS certified by the Society.
New joint research agreement for Condition-based Maintenance
Classification Society ClassNK has concluded a joint research agreement for developing advanced condition-based maintenance (CBM); a new maintenance and management system to be used for the machineries of autonomous ships, as well as to further establish a new classification survey scheme based on CBM.
