ClassNK Releases Route Correction Factors Calculation Tool
ClassNK has released a new tool, WAve Climate Data Aggregation for Ships (WACDAS), for calculating the route correction factors essential for ensuring the safety of container lashing and supporting container stacking optimization.
The move follows ClassNK’s release of its Guidelines for Container Stowage and Securing Arrangements (Edition 3.0) last year. WACDAS enables the easy calculation of route correction factors necessary for utilizing the approved lashing software compatible with the class notation 'Container Stowage and Securing Arrangement with Service on Specific Sea Routes (CSSA-RS)' as per the guidelines (Edition 3.0 or later).
The tool, accessible through a web browser, enables onboard calculation of these factors, thereby facilitating the optimal container stacking based on the individual vessel routes and seasons.