ClassNK certifies “SOPass” as Innovation Endorsement for Product & Solutions Leading Classification Society ClassNK has certified “SOPass”, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI), as Innovation Endorsement*1 for Product & Solutions, under the Society’s certification service for innovative technologies. In July 2020, to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, the Society launched Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service in cooperation with technological front runners to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certification categories, “Product & Solutions” covers digital equipment and software technology installed for use on vessels. SOPass is a solution service that realizes improved fuel and transport efficiency through an optimized routing feature and BOG (Boil Off Gas) management system for LNG Carriers.