NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI

With a history spanning three centuries and a register boasting 20% of the world’s merchant fleet including the world’s largest shares of bulk carriers and chemical carriers, ClassNK has long been recognized as the global leader in ship classification. An independent, non-profit society, ClassNK’s diverse services include the survey and classification of ships and marine structures, management system certification, and award-winning training programs.

ClassNK’s consistently high quality classification services have seen its register swell to 250 million gross tons as it endeavors to ensure the safety of life and property at sea whilst protecting the marine environment.