DUKC® Awarded ClassNK Innovation Endorsement
OMC International’s world-leading Dynamic UKC (DUKC®) technology has received the prestigious Innovation Endorsement from ClassNK, a globally recognised classification society supporting sustainable maritime innovation.
This endorsement independently confirms DUKC® as a trusted decision-support solution that enables ports to safely increase sailing drafts and transit windows, allowing larger and deeper vessels to operate with confidence.
Developed and refined over more than 30 years, DUKC® is the only real-time vessel transit management system with a proven zero-incident safety record across more than 240,000 transits worldwide. The system combines real-time environmental data, AI-enhanced forecasts, vessel characteristics, and advanced motion modelling within a digital twin of the port to optimise under keel clearance while managing navigational constraints.
OMC’s CEO, Peter O’Brien said: “we are honoured to receive ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement. It provides independent validation of DUKC® as a trusted technology delivering safer shipping and smarter, more sustainable ports.”
DUKC® is currently deployed across major ports in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and South America, supporting port authorities and terminal operators to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
This endorsement marks a significant milestone in OMC International’s ongoing commitment to advancing maritime safety and operational performance through innovation.
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