ClassNK Streamlines Classification Process

 

According to ClassNK, the registrations for the classification of ships are carried out through a rigorous process to confirm complete compliance with rules at each stage of plan approval, material and equipment inspections, and hull and machinery surveys. ClassNK explained that until recently it would issue provisional classification certificates at the completion of class entry surveys on board before delivering the final certificates once the registration had been completed at Head Office, meaning shipowners often had to wait weeks before receiving final certification.

 

The classification society has revised its registration process, halving the time it takes between issuing its provisional and final certificates while ensuring to provide the same thorough service. Under the new streamlined registration system, classification certificates will reach the ship simultaneously with conventional certificates, cutting down on waiting time for shipowners.