Leading Classification Society ClassNK has actually provided its symbols showing that the vessel is given with the reducing side hull tracking system, for “DREAM CLOVER”, 211,000 DWT mass service provider which was developed by Japan Marine United Corporation for Daiwa Kisen Co., Ltd., and also to be hired by NYK Line( distribution day: 28 July 2021). The vessel is noted with the initial DSS(Hull Monitoring) on its symbols in ClassNK’s pc registry.

In the light of the quick technical advancements of hull tracking systems and also the sector’s expanding requirements, ClassNK launched Guidelines for Hull Monitoring in June 2021, using the end result of R&D(* 1) done by stakeholders.

The standards consist of the detailed demands to be satisfied to accomplish features adding to boosting the safety and security of the hull framework and also the course symbols showing that the ship is given with details features.

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The reducing side hull tracking system outfitted to desire CLOVER has features such as aid for keeping and also taking care of the ship based upon the tiredness toughness analysis and also aid for the captain’s procedure in the harsh problem. ClassNK has actually confirmed the vessel according to the relevant standards and also provided the course certification with DSS( HM( F+LS, O)) symbols for hull tracking, the initial in ClassNK’s pc registry, and also DSS( EE) for power effectiveness evaluation feature.

As a component of Japan Ship Technology Research Association’s “R&D of the highly accurate digital twin models for ship hull structures (Supported by The Nippon Foundation)”, added sensing units and also dimension tools are mosting likely to be mounted to the tracking system of the vessel, and also the confirmation of the electronic double for hull frameworks on the real ship is anticipated to be carried out.

(* 1) The end result of “Study on Monitoring the Structural Health of Vessel Hulls for Very Large Containerships” collectively carried out by NYK Line, MTI Co.,Ltd and also Japan Marine United Corporation from 2016 to 2020 as an assistance job of “i-Shipping” advertised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and also Tourism of Japan.

(* 2) The R&D carried out by Japan Ship Technology Research Association sustained by The Nippon Foundation given that 2018. Three delivery firms, consisting of NYK Line, 6 shipyards, consisting of Japan Marine United Corporation, National Maritime Research Institute and also ClassNK has actually taken part in the job.