Remote survey notation for K-Line carrier

In February 2021, ClassNK published guidelines for appropriate operation of remote surveys using information and communication technology. The ‘Guidelines for Remote Surveys’ (Ver. 2.0) summarises the standards for ensuring reliability equivalent to conventional witness surveys with transparency in the application of remote surveys.

The guidelines also include class notation requirements for the vessel with reliable telecommunications equipment and is adapted for remote surveys.

K-Line’s new car carrier, Century Highway Green,has enhanced onboard and ship-to-shore telecommunications equipment compared with conventional vessels and obtained the remote survey class notation in recognition of this.

Examples of this equipment include the expansion of onboard WiFi to include the cargo deck, engine room and LNG fuel-related equipment compartment; introduction of wireless communication equipment supporting explosion-proof areas and the introduction of 4G/LTE to improve communications speed.