South Korean classification society Korean Register (KR) has issued approval in principle (AiP) to compatriot […] The post KR approves HHI’s LNG-fueled large LCO2 carrier design…
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding with ship management company Korea Leading Company of Ship Management (KLCSM) and shipbuilder Samsung Heavy…
A methanol dual fuel 300,000 DWT very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) has received approval in principle (AIP) from classification society Korean Register (KR). The post Methanol dual-fuel VLCC…
Korean Register (KR) has published comprehensive guidelines on the metal materials suitable for use in eco-friendly fuel storage tanks, such as those used for storing LNG, ammonia, methanol and hydrogen.
The newly published ‘Guidelines for Selection of Metallic Materials of Containment Systems for Alternative Fuels for Ship’ includes detailed technical information on all the metal materials suitable for such containment systems. It has been jointly developed by KR’s R&D division and Dr. KIM...
Korean Register (KR) has developed a new class notation for the safe marine transportation of electric vehicles, as a result of its collaborative research with leading Korean shipping companies and shipyards.
The new class notation, which is called ‘AFP-C(EV)’, was developed following cooperation with Korean shipyards and a joint research project conducted last year with Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service which sought to develop safety measures for vehicle carriers transporting electric...
Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DSME, agreeing to work together on increased digitalization and the development smart and autonomous ship technology.
The MOU was signed on 18 May and was attended by representatives from both companies, including the CEOs. KR and DSME will form a joint council and cooperate on smart and autonomous ship technologies and digitalization research.
The key aspects of the joint collaboration include the...