ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) is a Japanese ship classification society dedicated to ensuring the safety of life and property at sea and preventing marine pollution. It provides services related to the safety and environmental protection of ships, offshore structures, and other maritime vessels. ClassNK develops relevant rules, procedures, and guidance based on scientific and technological research and development. They also provide Innovation Endorsement certifications for new technologies in the maritime sector.
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ClassNK granted NexusWave type approval for cybersecurity.
Taro Okamoto is Executive Vice President of ClassNK.
ClassNK examined NexusWave’s onboard network equipment, service orchestration processes, and edge infrastructure components during the certification process.
ClassNK granted its Innovation Endorsement to Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure Endpoint for fulfillment of functional elements supporting effective cyber risk management under the IMO 2021 regulation.