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Schedule of Test of "Specified Skilled" for the Shipbuilding/Marine industry ※ Updated continuously
12/2/2026
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) Examination for the Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industry is a test designed to evaluate the skill level of foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (i) residence status in the shipbuilding and marine engineering field.
ClassNK is the designated examination body for the Specified Skilled Worker (i) Examination (Welding, Painting, Ironwork, Machining, Finishing, Electrical Equipment Assembly) and the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) Examination in the shipbuilding and marine engineering field.
Implementation of the Specified Skilled Worker Examination in the Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Field
The Specified Skilled Worker Examination in the shipbuilding and marine engineering field is conducted on an ongoing basis by dispatching our examiners to the location requested by the applicant based on the submitted application.
In order for us to conduct the examination, the applicant is required to secure the examination venue, prepare machinery and equipment, testing materials, and implement other measures required by our association. Therefore, if you are applying to hold the examination at a location for the first time, we will provide explanations regarding the necessary facilities and equipment. Please contact us prior to submitting your application.
In some cases, we may prepare the examination venue and equipment and conduct the examination on designated dates. In such cases as well, please refer to the ClassNK website for announcements.
・Examination Implementation Flow
For information on examination guidelines, details, and application procedures for each occupation, please refer to the links below.
◆ For more details, please visit the ClassNK website ＞External Link
Contact Information
ClassNK is the designated examination body for the Specified Skilled Worker (i) Examination (Welding, Painting, Ironwork, Machining, Finishing, Electrical Equipment Assembly) and the Specified Skilled Worker (ii) Examination in the shipbuilding and marine engineering field.
Implementation of the Specified Skilled Worker Examination in the Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Field
| Applications for the Specified Skilled Worker Examination up to May 30, 2026, have been closed. We are currently accepting applications for examinations in June and July 2026. |
The Specified Skilled Worker Examination in the shipbuilding and marine engineering field is conducted on an ongoing basis by dispatching our examiners to the location requested by the applicant based on the submitted application.
In order for us to conduct the examination, the applicant is required to secure the examination venue, prepare machinery and equipment, testing materials, and implement other measures required by our association. Therefore, if you are applying to hold the examination at a location for the first time, we will provide explanations regarding the necessary facilities and equipment. Please contact us prior to submitting your application.
In some cases, we may prepare the examination venue and equipment and conduct the examination on designated dates. In such cases as well, please refer to the ClassNK website for announcements.
・Examination Implementation Flow
For information on examination guidelines, details, and application procedures for each occupation, please refer to the links below.
| ■ Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Type 1 Exam |
| Welding → | Painting → | |
| Ironwork → | Finishing → | |
| Machining → | Electrical Equipment Assembly → |
| ■ Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Type 2 Exam |
| Welding → | Painting → | |
| Ironwork → |
◆ For more details, please visit the ClassNK website ＞External Link
Contact Information
| Japan Classification Society (ClassNK), Transport & Logistics Department, Specified Skilled Worker Exam Division Address: 4-7 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8567, Japan TEL: 03-5226-2054 E-mail: ssw_et@classnk.or.jp |