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Thought Leadership more than that make sure that we are providing the support the industry needs to respond to the challenges of today and of the future. This is why for the last several years at DNV

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GL we have been working on a series of “Modernizing clas- si? cation” initiatives. It is a process that goes back to the de- velopment of the new DNV GL rule set and we have been

The de? ning technology trend ... building on it ever since.

The smart use of IoT is going to improve and optimize numerous functions in operations and

As an example, to provide worldwide access to class docu- ship management. Over the next 10 years we believe that the availability of data-driven analyt- mentation, DNV GL customers will be able to use electronic ics will determine the future of our industry. From ClassNK’s point of view, ICT will be one certi? cates starting in October 2017. Accessible through our of the biggest drivers behind change in the industry. Advances in data transmission technology customer portal My DNV GL, electronic certi? cates will and ICT have the potential to change the way of ship surveying. For example, ClassNK has eliminate paper handling, reduce the administrative burden announced its R&D roadmaps, which includes revolutionizing survey process with the devel- on all stakeholders, and a validation solution will ensure that opment of robotics instruments of surveys utilizing ICT. The aim is to develop a technology electronic certi? cates are just as safe as paper. In addition, that could reduce the time for ship surveying activity relieving ship owner’s burden and further electronic certi? cates are easy and convenient to share. improving the quality of service that we provide.

DNV GL will also start using intelligent software agents

ClassNK has focused a portion of our resources on developing the latest technologies and to help customers ? nd the best time and place to book a sur- solutions to open up the advantages of Big Data to the maritime industry. At the forefront of vey. The introduction of the Simple Survey Booking tool will these efforts is the ? agship project, Ship Data Center Co. Ltd. (ShipDC). ShipDC operates a simplify survey booking, ? tting inspections into the custom- land-based center collecting data from ships in operation using VDR, data logger and other ers’ schedule while saving time and costs. Its features include sources, as well as weather information at sea. By developing a platform through which data noti? cations about the best time to order surveys and audits can be centrally controlled and used at a low cost, we aim to maximize opportunities for big and noti? ed shortly before the due date of the next survey. It data utilization. also proposes the scope of the survey and states how long a survey of this scope would take. A list of approved service

The de? ning legislative trend ... suppliers in each port will help operators to ? nd out whether

Environmental regulations are putting the onus on the industry to get in compliance. SOx and an in-water survey can be performed in a speci? c port.

PM stricter regulations are coming into force in 2020, and installing Exhaust Gas Cleaning Sys- Over the last two years our surveyors have been carry- ing out a number of surveys using camera-equipped drones tems, which reduce the amount of SOx and PM in ship emissions, is one method for complying to check the condition of remote structural components on with the regulations in addition to use of the compliant fuel. Another important regulation is board ships and offshore units. DNV GL has built a network the EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Veri? cation of CO2 emissions. ClassNK was one of the of trained drone pilots based in Piraeus, Singapore, Houston world’s ? rst societies to receive accreditation from the UK-based national accreditation body as an EU MRV veri? er. ClassNK can now assess Monitoring Plans, verify Emission Reports and issue DOCs in accordance with the EU MRV regulation. In addition, ClassNK has released “ClassNK MRV Portal,” service on website, to support company’s data handling/submission for MRV certi? cation.

Now that the Ballast Water Management Convention has formally entered into force, ship- owners must also focus efforts on the operational and installation aspects on the ballast water management systems to ensure successful implementation and compliance with the regulations.

ClassNK developed 3D laser scanning technology ClassNK-PEERLESS, offering shipowners the opportunity to assess how to retro? t BWMS on their ships quickly, using 3D laser scan- ning to accurately measure available space automatically, without the time-consuming manual work. ClassNK-PEERLESS takes point data from 3D laser scanners and converts them into 3D models with in 1 to 2 days, while these procedures were handled manually taking 10 to 14 days.

The energy market is down, technology adoption is up, political instabil- ity is rampant. How does this all affect class?

As radical changes in energy markets and political instability are unpredictable and uncon- trollable, it is dif? cult to take appropriate action beforehand. On the other hand, since technol- ogy acceleration would be made on progress and have great impact on all the industries includ- ing maritime industry and class, it could be promoted and accelerated by ourselves. Actually,

ClassNK are committing to treat many kinds of new technology on its collaborated R&D with many industry partners.

During the past few decades, ClassNK has continued to develop many classi? cation ser- vices improved using ICT. In the coming years, we are continuing promoting such kind of technologies, for example, in R&D Roadmap, detailing its vision and goals for projects in the near future, as Remote Survey Technologies (Drones, etc.), Development of Survey Robots,

Rationalization of Surveys utilizing Digitalization and Safety Evaluation Technology for Au- tonomous Ships, etc. In others, ClassNK continuously moves ahead on technology acceleration for the bene? t of customers.

Class society needs technical capabilities to realize technical innovation. ClassNK considers that technical innovation needs to be promoted to earn customer satisfaction. However, the mission of ClassNK has never been changed, that means, ClassNK is dedicated to ensure the safety of life and property at sea and protecting the marine environment.

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