ClassNK grants AiP for the joint project by NYK Line and MTI on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework, reads a press release published on their website.
The Approval in Principle (AiP)
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an AiP to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI) for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework (APExs).
ClassNK and safety standards
ClassNK is involved in various demonstration projects and continuously works to develop necessary safety standards in order to support the development and implementation of automated/autonomous operation technologies from a safety perspective.
Guidelines from ClassNK
In January 2020, the Society released its “Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of ships”. This comprehensively summarizes the requirements for:
- each stage of conceptual design,
- design development,
- installation, and
- maintenance during the operation of automated/autonomous operation technologies.
Safety evaluation for feasibility confirmation
Jointly with NYK Line and MTI, ClassNK verified:
- the safety of system usage conditions,
- fall back systems, and
- more toward the development of the autonomous ship framework.
The AiP was then granted upon confirming the feasibility of the framework through safety evaluation in line with the above guidelines.
Autonomous operation technologies
The Society will continue to improve the environment for the use of automated/autonomous operation technologies by providing standards for advanced initiatives and technological verification.
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Source: ClassNK
