About

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (globally recognized, broadcast, and trading under its prominent brand name ClassNK) is an premier international ship classification society, maritime safety organization, and global engineering consultancy. Established in Japan in 1899 as a non-profit foundation, the institution serves as a principal regulatory authority dedicated to safeguarding human life, preserving the marine environment, and underwriting structural structural standards for international commercial shipping. Locally, its operational footprint is anchored via the ClassNK Manila Office, which serves as the central administrative and survey hub coordinating maritime asset compliance across the Philippine archipelago.