For joint task on the principle style of a self-governing ship structure
Classification Society ClassNK gave an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter described as NYK Line) and also MTI Co.,Ltd (hereinafter described as MTI) for their joint task on the principle style of a self-governing ship structure (growth code “APExS”).
ClassNK is associated with different presentation jobs and also constantly functions to create essential safety and security criteria in order to sustain the growth and also application of automated/autonomous procedure modern technologies from a safety and security point of view. In January 2020, the Society launched its “Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships” which adequately sum up the demands for each and every phase of theoretical style, style growth, setup, and also upkeep throughout the procedure of automated/autonomous procedure modern technologies.
Jointly with NYK Line and also MTI, ClassNK confirmed the safety and security of system use problems, drop back systems, and also a lot more towards the growth of the self-governing ship structure. The AiP was after that given upon validating the usefulness of the structure via safety and security analysis in accordance with the above standards.
The Society will certainly remain to enhance the setting for using automated/autonomous procedure modern technologies by supplying criteria for innovative efforts and also technical confirmation.
Sea News, May 15
