ClassNK has granted its first “Digital Smart Ship(DSS)” notation for LNG-fueled PCTC, says a press release published on their website.
DSS Notation
Leading Classification Society ClassNK awarded its “Digital Smart Ship(DSS)” notation for “SAKURA LEADER”, LNG-fueled PCTC.
- The vessel was ordered to Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. Ltd. by NYK Line,
- and is marked with the first “DSS” on its notation in ClassNK’s registry.
Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship
As a part of the society’s new initiative, “Innovation Endorsement”, aiming to certify innovations utilizing digital technology, ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” which stipulates the procedures for class notations for ships with advanced digital technology.
For more information read our article “ClassNK Launches ‘Digital Smart Ship’ Guidelines”
NYK’s PCTC fleet
First LNG-fueled PCTC
The vessel is the first LNG-fueled PCTC built in Japan and delivered on 28 October 2020.
Replacement plan
NYK has announced that “Beginning with this ship, NYK will proceed with the replacement of vessels in its PCTC fleet with next-generation eco-friendly ships.”
ClassNK’s verification
Having received the application from Shin Kurushima Dockyard based on NYK’s intent, ClassNK has carried out the verification for the vessel installing cutting-edge digital technology in line with the Guidelines.
On the satisfactory completion of document/plan examination and on-site survey, ClassNK has added:
- “DSS(EE)” (*3) for energy efficiency analysis function,
- ”DSS(MM)” (*4) for machinery monitoring,
- “DSS(CNS)” (*5) for onboard data processing and data transmission to shore
for the notation of “SAKURA LEADER”.
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Source: ClassNK
