Tag: ClassNK

ClassNK has released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.3.5.0., developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers.

This article focuses on how ClassNK is supporting the maritime community at its transition into a “Big Data” industry. The classification society provides platforms to reap the benefits, while at the same time protects data security.

ClassNK has announced that it has concluded that the minimum required brittle crack arrest toughness for extremely thick brittle crack arrest steel plates of 100mm used in ultra-large container ships is 8,000 N/mm3/2.

ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by PSC as well as deficiencies that were found on board from many port states in 2015.

ClassNK has just launched the NK-SHIPS app, a mobile version of the free, web-based information service NK-SHIPS for owners, operators, and managers of NK-classed vessels or vessels whose ISM/ISPS/MLC are registered with ClassNK.

NYK and its Group company, the Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), are jointly participating in four R&D projects which were selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for “2016 Support Projects for R&D in Advanced Safety Technology of Vessels.”

ClassNK appointed the Global Technology Assessment Center (GTAC) of TÜV Rheinland Japan as a certified laboratory at an appointment ceremony held at GTAC in Yokohama. The appointment is in accordance with a worldwide partnership agreement that the two parties entered into in September 2015 to expand their testing and certification services portfolio and better serve their clients.

Class NK has published Technical Information on the International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate for Malaysian flagged vessels by their Shipping Notice (MSN 09/2012).

ClassNK has amended its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships in response to the latest industry developments, including amendments made to the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code).

ClassNK has issued Technical Information to inform about the intervals for maintenance, inspection and test of Fire Fighting equipments and Lifesaving appliances on board the Vanuatu-flagged vessels.