ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the 'Samsung Remote Operation Centre (SROC)', a shore-based remote monitoring system crafted by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. The official certificate presentation took place during KORMARINE 2025.
ClassNK is actively engaged in numerous demonstration projects, continually focusing on developing essential safety standards to support the safe deployment and operation of automated and autonomous maritime technologies.
Remote operation systems
They outline specific safety requirements and evaluation methods for remote operation systems
Drawing from its extensive experience, ClassNK has issued 'Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of Ships'.
These guidelines provide a detailed summary of requirements across various phases, including conceptual design, design development, installation, and ongoing maintenance of automated and autonomous operation technologies.
Additionally, they outline specific safety requirements and evaluation methods for remote operation systems.
Implementation of automated and autonomous technologies
For the concept design of 'SROC', ClassNK performed a comprehensive safety review in alignment with its guidelines for automated and autonomous ship operations. The review involved a risk assessment through the Hazard Identification (HAZID) process, engaging relevant stakeholders.
Upon verifying compliance with all specified requirements, ClassNK issued the AiP. The organisation is committed to enhancing the environment for automated and autonomous operation technologies by setting standards for advanced initiatives and offering technological verification.
