The spread of COVID-19 has impacted on business operations throughout the industry. Committing to provide essential service to all our clients continuously, ClassNK has given first priority to preventing the further spread of infection as well as ensuring the safety of concerned parties in accordance with the instructions and recommendations by respective national/regional administrations. Though our service may be interrupted due to restrictions, we ask for your kind understanding and cooperation.

In response to the spread of COVID-19, ClassNK has been making every effort to provide support to all those who may miss due dates for surveys/audits due to force majeure. Specifically, we are offering applicable alternative measures such as the application of remote surveys and postponement of surveys etc., subject to approval of the flag state administration.

Inquiries regarding such surveys/audits are handled by the following departments.

[For inquiries relating to surveys]
Head Office Survey Department
E-mail: svd@classnk.or.jp
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2027

[For inquiries relating to audits/inspections]
Head Office Ship Management Systems Department
E-mail: smd@classnk.or.jp
Tel.: +81-3-5226-2173

In addition, a new page for "COVID-19 related information" has been added to our website to provide information on the latest situation.

(To be continued)