Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a Rigid Windsail Type Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) developed by OceanWings. The certification confirms its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives.
The implementation of WAPS is advancing as a solution for responding to environmental regulations and reducing fuel expenses. When such...
Tokyo- Current Senior Vice President Hayato Suga has been appointed as President & CEO as well as Representative Director of ClassNK and current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President, effective 21 March 2025.
Former President & CEO Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, while former Chairman of the Board of Directors Koichi Fujiwara has assumed the position of Advisor to the...
ClassNK’s current Senior Vice President, Hayato Suga, has been appointed as President and CEO as well as Representative Director of the ship classification society. Additionally, current Corporate Officer Fumihiko Higashi has been appointed as Executive Vice President of the organization.
The leadership changes took effect on 21 March.
Former President & CEO Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors, while former Chairman of the Board of Directors Koichi Fujiwara...
https://container-news.com/classnk-announces-leadership-restructuring/
ClassNK has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a large ammonia-powered ammonia carrier, jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Namura Shipbuilding, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding.
Designed for low-emission transport of large ammonia volumes, the certification confirms the vessel’s feasibility from both regulatory and safety perspectives.
As a zero-carbon fuel, ammonia is gaining traction in power generation since it emits no CO₂ when combusted. This new carrier features larger cargo...
https://container-news.com/classnk-grants-aip-for-large-ammonia-powered-carrier/
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for large ammonia-powered ammonia carrier developed by MOL, Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a large-size ammonia-powered ammonia carrier, jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. to transport large volumes of ammonia with low emissions. The...
Ammonia-fueled ships are on their way and ClassNK has now issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel It is being jointly developed by NYK Line and Seatrium, Singapore’s largest shipbuilder, with the goal of operating it in Singapore, one of the world’s leading bunkering ports.
The ammonia bunkering vessel has been mainly designed by Seatrium’s Bergen, Norway-headquartered LMG Marin subsidiary, it features ammonia fuel dual-fuel Niigata engines from IHI...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/ammonia-fueled-ammonia-bunkering-vessel-gets-classnk-aip/
ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel, developed collaboratively by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and LMG Marin AS (a Seatrium Group member).
As the maritime industry moves towards decarbonization, ammonia fuel is anticipated to play a significant role, making bunkering vessels crucial in the fuel supply chain.
This particular vessel, a joint effort between NYK Line which is pioneering in ammonia-fueled vessels, and Seatrium,...
https://container-news.com/classnk-issues-aip-for-ammonia-fuelled-ammonia-bunkering-vessel/
ClassNK has granted its “AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)” notation to Texas Highway, a car carrier operated by K-Line. The AFVC EV fire-fighting notations are for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs).
EV fires raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing them and the risk of re-ignition. As shipowners take measures to address these issues, ClassNK has supported these efforts and has issued “Guidelines...
https://www.marinelog.com/news/k-line-car-carrier-gets-classnk-ev-fire-fighting-notation/
ClassNK has released the ‘Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen Carriers (Edition 3.0)’, which provide crucial information for evaluating the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers and support advancements in related technologies.
To build a hydrogen supply chain—vital for a decarbonized society—the development of large-scale, efficient liquefied hydrogen carriers is actively progressing. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been working on safety standards for these carriers, which must...
https://container-news.com/classnk-releases-guidelines-for-liquefied-hydrogen-carriers/
ClassNK has released Version 2.0 of its report, ‘ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight,’ which was originally published in May 2024.
This updated version includes the latest data on alternative fuel ships, encompassing orders, deliveries, demand projections, and cost simulations specifically for ammonia-fueled vessels. The report is designed to assist customers in making informed decisions regarding future fuel options and investments.
According to ClassNK, given the diverse range of alternative...
https://container-news.com/classnk-releases-updated-alternative-fuels-insight-report/