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Almost 23 mill gt was added to its register in 2011 Tokyo-based class society ClassNK claimed that almost 23 mill gt was added to its register in 2011.The announcement came following a meeting of the society's classification committee, which confirmed that 781 vessels totaling 22,666,948 gt were added to the ClassNK Register during 2011.This total far exceeded the previous record set in 2010 by over 3 mill gt.The committee also confirmed that the society had a total of 7,688 vessels totaling 194,540,871 gt on its register at the end of 2011. This represents a net increase of more than 15 mill gt, or a more than 8% increase over the society's year end figures for 2010.Reflecting on confirmation of another year of successful results, ClassNK chairman and president Noboru Ueda said; "2011 was a difficult year for the industry, with many feeling the effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake. And yet, thanks to the unceasing efforts of our staff both in Japan and overseas, together with the strong support of the maritime community, ClassNK has managed to once again outdo itself with another set of impressive figures. As a result, the Society remains in a position of dominance as ...

Onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels ClassNK issues TEC- 0888 regarding Special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment Onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels as follows:The Marshall Islands Government has noticed ClassNK of the special requirements for Life-saving appliances and Equipment onboard Marshall Islands flagged vessels (Marine Notice No. 2-011-37).For your attention, sections of Marshall Islands Marine Notice 2-011-5 Rev.9/09 (Technical Information No.TEC-0796 dated 18 December 2009) related to lifeboat servicing, lifeboat damage, falls and equipment dispensations, lifeboat equipment dispensation have been relocated to this Notice accordingly.The requirement of the "On-Load Release Hook Evaluation and Replacement" in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1392, "Secondary Safety System" and "Fall Preventer Devices" are specified additionally in this notice.For more information, click here.Source: ClassNK

Version 2.5 of Direct Strength Assessment Software for Container Carriers Free to Industry ClassNK announced the release of a new revised version, version 2.5.0, of its leading direct strength assessment program for container carriers, PrimeShip-HULL (DSA)/Guideline for Containers. The software, to be made available free of charge, contains new functions to improve usability as well as the strengthening of existing features.The release of this new version comes as designers and shipyards are looking for greater efficiency gains in the ship design process. "The workload of ship designers has increased as a result of the ever growing number of regulations and conventions. ClassNK sees the easing of such burdens and the improving of efficiency through IT products and services as a key goal of our Society," says ClassNK and President Noboru Ueda."This software is the product of the Society's many years of experience in both drawing approval and software development. ClassNK will continue to use this experience to further boost usability, upgrade overall performance, and develop powerful new functions."PrimeShip-HULL (DSA)/Guideline for Containers (Ver.2.5.0) is software, first released in 2003, designed to perform the direct calculations defined in this guideline. Using an FE model, users can easily execute complicated FEM analyses through ...

ClassNK has awarded type approval for the first alternative coating system ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) says it has awarded type approval under PSPC (Performance Standard for Protective Coatings) to the world's first alternative coating system for ballast tanks. The approval, the first of its type to be issued by any classification society, has been given to a single-coating system manufactured by Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd.Under PSPC, conventional epoxy coating systems are required to comprise two coatings. The standard does, though, have a provision that allows for alternative systems, such as the one approved by ClassNK, with only a single coating. A key function of the system developed by Nippon Paint Marine Coatings is the "SI (Self-Indicating)" feature whereby the color of the coating changes depending on its thickness. The application of this coating system to ships will begin upon confirmation from relevant administrations by ClassNK.The PSPC standard provides technical requirements for protective coatings in dedicated seawater ballast tanks of all type of ships of not less than 500 gross tonnage and double-side skin spaces arranged in bulk carriers of 150 m in length and upwards for which the building contract is placed, the keels of which are laid ...

ClassNK issues Tier III NOx certification ClassNK announced that it had awarded its first ever Statement of Fact for Tier III nitrogen oxide (NOx) reductions to a marine diesel engine incorporating a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system. The document, issued on 1 November 2011, verifies that the NOx emission measurement results for the engine, fitted with a pre-turbocharger SCR system developed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation, meets the NOx Tier III emission limits stipulated in amendments to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (MARPOL).The engine in question was fitted as the propulsion system for MV "SANTA VISTA", a 37,800 dwt general cargo ship, built by Naikai Zosen Corporation for Nissho Shipping Co., Ltd., which entered service on 31 October 2011.Not only is this the first time that ClassNK has issued such a document for a marine diesel engine fitted with an SCR system, it is also the first statement of fact issued by the Society for Tier III NOx reduction compliance of any kind. SCR systems, currently a hot topic as industry looks for solutions to strengthening NOx regulation, offer the potential for independent reductions in emissions of more than the 80% required ...

Class NK TEC - 0885 The Bahamian Government has notified ClassNK of special requirements for emergency escape breathing device(EEBD) on board the Bahamas flagged vessels as follows.1. SOLAS Chapter II-2 specifies the carriage requirement for EEBD in accommodation spaces as follows:(1) Cargo ships : Not less than two;(2) Passenger ships : Not less than two in each main vertical zone(3) Passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers : In addition to the number specified in (2) above, not less than 2 in each main vertical zone.2. The number and location of EEBD to be provided in the machinery spaces is available in IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1081.3. All ships shall carry spare EEBDs that shall be located in a control station.The number of spares carried on board shall be as follows:(1) Cargo ships : 1 ;(2) Passenger ships : 2.4. Offshore units certified under the MODU Code, or modified MODU Code, or other alternative IMO Code shall be provided with EEBDs as if they were SOLAS certificated.5. In order to satisfy the SOLAS requirements for on-board training in the use of EEBDs, the vessel shall have either:(1) at least one separate EEBD clearly marked as designated for training, or(2) the onboard facility ...

ClassNK - TEC 0884 In recent years, there have been many reported cases of problems with Emergency Fire Pump, especially, self-priming pump and associated equipment that are direct result of poor maintenance.In many of these cases, the problems were so minor that they could have been easily avoided through performing simple maintenance on site.Emergency Fire Pumps are required to be promptly activated without fail in the event of a fire which means that they need to be kept in good working condition at all times.Therefore, relevant requirements of ClassNK Rules have been added regarding the maintenance of Emergency Fire Pumps on 30 June 2011, ClassNK would like to simply remind that confirmation of overhaul inspection record of the self priming pump and associated equipment, etc. of Emergency Fire Pumps and it is to be maintained in good working order are confirmed at periodical survey on or afterSource: ClassNK

ClassNK - TEC 0883 ClassNK issures Technical Information TEC - 0884 regarding Recent development of PSC Inspection related to ISM Code as follows:PSC Inspections are becoming increasingly activated every year around the world, especially in 2011 PSC Inspections have been increased in China and India.Furthermore, there is a trend to point out some software assessment problems such as operation of ship and management of seafarers, in addition to the deficiencies of hardware side such as hull, equipment and machinery.For more information, click hereSource: ClassNK

ClassNK - TEC 0881 / Life -Saving Appliance Code Amendments ClassNK issues Technical Information TEC-0881 regarding Summary of LSA Code amendments adopted by MSC at the 87th session as follows:Marine Safety Committee (MSC) has amended LSA Code by Res.MSC.293(87) at the 87th session.Revised points are mentioned as attached. Please refer to the attachment of Summary of Revised LSACode and RESOLUTION MSC.293(87).Revised point by Res.MSC.293(87):- Liferafts (an average mass of 82.5kg per person for a cargo ship and a passenger ship)The requirement will be applied for the liferafts installed for ships the keels of which are laid on or after 1 January 2012. At this time, the following flag states will treat the same application with ClassNK. For the other flagstates, the information will be issued when the instruction for this matter is given from the flag states.- Bahamas, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands, PanamaFor more information, click hereSource: ClassNK

ClassNK Consulting Service ClassNK officially announced the establishment of a new wholly-owned subsidiary, ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd., located in Tokyo. This new company, ClassNK's first ever subsidiary, heralds a new chapter in the long history of the Society.This exciting development was made possible by the Society's change in legal status to a general incorporated foundation under Japanese law on 1 April 2011, and promises much in terms of cultivating new areas of growth. This subsidiary in particular will allow ClassNK to broaden its activities in the field of maritime consulting.Speaking on this momentous occasion ClassNK Chairman and President, Mr. N. Ueda, said: "We firmly believe in developing new ways to advance the global maritime industry. This new subsidiary allows us to do just that by opening up new possibilities for ClassNK, possibilities to provide customers with a new range of services at the same high quality they associate with ClassNK".Source: ClassNK