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:
- Calculates the maximum safe sailing draft for a vessel based on its dynamic under keel clearance requirements specific to its transit
- 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
- Increases cargo volume at ports
- Calculates the depth required at every location along a channel to ensure safe navigation
- Calculates the required under keel clearance that a vessel requires for a specific transit based on the prevailing environmental conditions.
Right: Mr. Brendan Curtis, Chief Commercial Officer, OMC International
Left: Mr. Junichi Kawakami, General Manager, Technical Solution Department, ClassNK
