ClassNK Retakes Top Classification Spot

International classification society ClassNK has retaken the highest spot because the world’s largest classification society.

ClassNK Chairman and President Noboru Ueda launched their 2014 registration statistics throughout its annual Japanese press convention held in Tokyo on March 17. The newest figures present that over 366 million deadweight tons are actually registered with ClassNK, representing 21% of the world’s total classed fleet and greater than another classification society on the planet based on Clarkson’s. Despite a world decline in new orders, the variety of newbuildings becoming a member of ClassNK continues to develop, with the society welcoming newbuildings totaling over 16 million gross tons to its register in 2014, or greater than 25% of all newly constructed tonnage final yr, ClassNK reviews.

Earlier this yr, ClassNK reported that on the finish of December 2014, it had a complete of 8,872 vessels on its register with a mixed complete of 232,871,435 gross tons. Of the 833 vessels added in 2014, 548 had been newbuildings totaling 16,158,319 gt and 285 vessels had been present vessels with a complete of 5,307,953 gt. In addition, 2014 marked the fourth straight yr that it registered new tonnage in extra of 20 million gt, ClassNK reported.

“At ClassNK, we believe that nationality is not relevant to our customers,” mentioned Mr. Ueda. “Shipowners and operators around the world select their classification society on the basis of the services delivered. These figures represent not only the growth of our organization, but also the trust we have gained from the maritime industry through consistently providing quality services.”

ClassNK retook the primary spot when it comes to registered deadweight tons from DNV GL, which has held the place because the merger between DNV and Germanischer Lloyd in 2013.

In addition to ClassNK’s progress in registered tonnage, the category society is making important contributions in the direction of its maritime R&D actions. ClassNK says it’s working with business companions all through Asia, Europe, and the Americas on all kinds of joint R&D tasks specializing in the protection of ships at sea, defending the marine setting, and creating applied sciences that improve effectivity for the advantage of your entire maritime neighborhood.

“As an independent, non-profit organization we are able to invest all of our profits back into improving our services and providing the maritime industry with innovative solutions. We respond to our clients’ needs and when these needs change, our strategy is to adapt and invest to meet that change. We are always looking for ways to address new challenges, as well as enhance and expand our existing range of services and the maritime community has responded to this by continuing to choose ClassNK.”