The Nippon Kaiji Kyokai（ClassNK) released the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. These versions include all amendments dated 26 February 2014.
ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in order to reflect requests from industry, the latest results from relevant research and development projects, feedback from damage investigations as well as changes made to relevant international conventions, IACS Unified Requirements, national regulations, etc.
More specifically, some of the requirements amended or established this time are as follows:
ClassNK, February 27, 2014