Tokyo-based Classification Society, ClassNK has granted the Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification to FUKUJIN KISEN CO., LTD, a ship-owning company based in Ehime, Japan.
ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement ‘Provider Certification’, which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and organisations.
ClassNK's third-party certification
ClassNK conducts the third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own business methods
As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGs, ClassNK conducts the third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own business methods and organisations, in order to establish the sustainable and competitive business.
There are three categories of certification available to companies, according to their innovation activity stage:
- Class C (Concept: Organisational policy and system in place for innovation)
- Class D (Development: Specific innovation activities being carried out)
- Class S (Sustainable Implementation: Sustainable innovation with results implemented in the business)
‘Next-Generation Ship Management’
ESG Promotion Team and Marine Project Team were newly established for that purpose
FUKUJIN KISEN CO., LTD. aims to be a company that pursues a new style of ship management utilising digitalisation, called ‘Next-Generation Ship Management’, and a rewarding and comfortable work environment for employees and seafarers based on ESG principles, in order to ensure the safe operation of their fleet. ESG Promotion Team and Marine Project Team were newly established for that purpose.
ClassNK carried out the verification focusing on the policy, planning, and organisation building, in order to realise ‘Next-Generation Ship Management’ and ‘ESG Management’, which are their goals and issued the Class C Innovation Endorsement Certificate for Providers, as their organisational structure was found to meet the requirements of the Class C stage.
ClassNK supports innovative technologies and initiatives
ClassNK will further promote its Innovation Endorsement for Ships, Products & Solutions, and Providers, and strive to support innovative technologies and initiatives.