iO3 announces that its F.R.I.D.A.Y Planned Maintenance System (PMS) has received class approval from ClassNK, a leading classification society renowned for its stringent maritime standards. This certifies that the software has been approved in accordance with the functional requirements for approval of PMS software in ClassNK’s “Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships”.

“F.R.I.D.A.Y PMS has met the necessary criteria required for class approval,” said Masaki Matsunaga, Executive Vice President at ClassNK. “We recognize that PMS software can contribute to reducing crew workload, and especially cloud-driven PMS software has the potential to facilitate information sharing between ship and shore operations. ClassNK will continue ensuring innovative technologies meet standards, supporting the industry’s effort to enhance sustainable shipping.”

F.R.I.D.A.Y PMS is a cloud-driven, next-generation solution designed to transform how maritime companies digitize maintenance workflows, reduce operational friction, and enhance fleet-wide efficiency. Unlike traditional maintenance systems, it provides shipowners with a lightweight, scalable, and flexible platform that helps track and manage the vessel’s maintenance requirements, seamlessly working alongside the existing vessel infrastructure. Additionally, it features a carbon reporting module that enables shipowners to monitor and manage emissions data, supporting compliance with evolving environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

“With ClassNK’s approval, this milestone underscores our vision of revolutionizing maritime digitalization,” said Darryl See, Chief Technology Officer at iO3. “F.R.I.D.A.Y PMS goes beyond compliance—it empowers shipowners with a cloud-first, future-ready system that simplifies maintenance, enhances operational agility, and optimizes long-term asset reliability.”