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KR Approves Jointly Developed Methanol-Fueled MR Tanker
Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a methanol-fueled MR tanker, jointly developed by KR, South Korean Shipbuilders K Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturer S&SYS at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 6 June. As …
Jun 7, 2023 / Curious
KR Awards AIP to HD Hyundai’s Ship Cyber Resilience Technology
Korean Register (KR) has awarded an AiP (Approval in Principle) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for their innovative 'Technical Procedures and Methodology for Implementation of …
May 17, 2023 / Curious
Korean Register to support development of methanol bunkering in Ulsan
International classification society Korean Register (KR) and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have signed an MOU to support methanol-fueled ships and establish the South Korean port as a low-carbon, eco-friendly energy hub. Methanol is a clean burning …
Nov 23, 2022 / Vessels
Design Approval for HHI’s ‘Hi-Rotor’, the First Approved Wind-Assisted Propulsion System in Korea
In a first of its kind for Korea, Korean Register (KR) has awarded design approval for Hyundai Heavy Industry (HHI)’s latest rotor sail technology ‘Hi-Rotor’. With this wind-assisted propulsion system installed onboard, ships can reduce their fuel …
Sep 12, 2022 / Vessels
KR Grants AIP for LNG-fueled LCO2 Carrier
In a way of tackling global climate change, the 'CO2 Capture, Transport, and Burial' method has attracted attention as an intermediate step to achieving carbon neutrality. This has led to increased demand for technology for LCO2 carriers which can …
Jul 12, 2022 / Curious
KR, SHI and KLCSM Collaborate on Commercialization of Autonomous Navigation Systems
Korean Register (KR), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and KLCSM are joining forces to speed up the development of autonomous ships.Autonomous ships are the next generation of high-value ships that are operated by intellectualized and autonomous system …
Jul 12, 2022 / Vessels
Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC Design Gets KR Class Approval
A methanol dual fuel 300,000 DWT crude oil carrier (VLCC) has received Approval In Principle (AIP) from Korean Register (KR).As more of the world’s leading shipping companies place orders for vessels that use methanol as a dual fuel, interest for …
Jul 7, 2022 / Vessels
KR signs MOU with KEPCO for Offshore Wind Projects
Korean Register (KR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreeing to technical cooperation in the development and construction of offshore wind power projects with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).KEPCO plans to build a 2.7 GW …
Jun 30, 2022 / Vessels
KR signs MOU with DSME to collaborate on Digitalization
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 …
Jun 7, 2022 / Vessels
KR Awards Type Approval for Direct CO2 Measurement System on Vessels
Korean Register (KR) has awarded Singapore-based Marine Technology Solution Pte Ltd a Type Approval certificate for their direct and continuous CO2 emission measurement system called CARBON LENS.The Type Approval certificate, which was awarded based …
May 11, 2022 / Vessels