Tag: ClassNK

IACS has adopted Unified Requirements M51(Rev.4), M71, M72(Corr.1), M73 and Z26 related to tests of diesel engines. Accordingly, relevant ClassNK Rules and Guidance are being amended based upon these Unified Requirements.

ClassNK provides additional information with regard to the regulations on the sulphur content of fuel within Chinese Emissions Control Areas. From 1 April 2016, ships berthing at core ports within the Yangtze River Delta (Port of Shanghai, Port of Zhoushan, Port of Ningbo, Port of Suzhou including Zhangjiagang, Changshu and Taicang, and Port of Nantong) are required to use fuel oils whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% m/m.

USCG announced that after satisfactorily performing a delegated function on a U.S. Flagged vessel for a two-year period, ClassNK met all of the eligibility requirements to receive Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) authorization.

ClassNK has just released amendments to its Guidelines on the Installation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems. The latest Guidelines include alterations to the application date of the ballast water performance standard, additions and modifications of definitions, and a revision of standards for installation of ballast water treatment systems.

In response to the latest amendments to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT), ClassNK has just released its latest version, PrimeShip-HULL(HCSR) Ver. 3.0.0

ClassNK has released the latest updates on ship recycling including information on ship recycling facilities that ClassNK has issued Statements of Compliance (SoC) to so far in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009 (HKC).

The fleet performance management and optimization system ClassNK-NAPA GREEN has been introduced to a newbuilding by Namura Shipbuilding. The move was spearheaded by Namura Shipbuilding based on the shipowner’s acceptance.

ClassNK has announced the release of its new structural design support system PrimeShip-HULL for Container Carriers to correspond with its latest rule amendments.

ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding, structural adhesives are easy to construct and control. In addition, because they can be used without the need for fire, they are used in a wide variety of fields including the railway and automobile industries, and to connect heat-resisting tiles of space rockets.

ClassNK has announced that it released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on 25 December 2015, including structural strength requirements of container carriers.