ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘Dynamic UKC System (DUKC®)’ developed by OMC International

TOKYO: ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Keel Clearance (UKC) predictive port management system ‘Dynamic UKC System (DUKC®)’ developed by OMC International.

In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions. The detailed information is available on the following page of ClassNK website: 
https://www.classnk.or.jp/hp/en/activities/techservices/dgd2030/iea/index.html 
 

• Product name: 
  Dynamic UKC System (DUKC®) 
• Scope of Certification:  
  1. Calculates the maximum safe sailing draft for a vessel based on its dynamic under keel clearance requirements specific to its transit  
  2. Calculates the earliest and latest times for which a vessel’s transit can safely commence (sailing window) based on its dynamic under keel clearance requirements 
  3. Increases cargo volume at ports  
  4. Calculates the depth required at every location along a channel to ensure safe navigation 
  5. Calculates the required under keel clearance that a vessel requires for a　specific transit based on the prevailing environmental conditions 

Detailed information on each product and solution is available on the following page. 
https://omcinternational.com/products/dukc/ 

OMC International Website URL
https://omcinternational.com/