Korean Register (KR) held a ceremony to inaugurate its new Integrated Survey Center (ISC) at the company’s headquarters in Busan on 28 April, as part of KR’s commitment to becoming a leading digital classification society.
KR-ISC is an in-house digital platform that interactively exchanges data directly between shipping companies and KR to monitor its registered ships around the world, and to provide more systematic and integrated survey service.
During an emergency, KR-ISC can provide immediate technical support to customers for making key decisions by identifying the ship’s conditions in real time using images and data sent from the vessel.
In addition, information on Port State Control inspection trends, detention cases, and deficiencies of individual ships can also be provided through KR-ISC, contributing to the smooth entry and departure of vessels by supporting real-time PSC responses when needed.
For shipowners, KR-ISC platform provides the survey and audit information of all KR-registered vessels, simultaneously facilitating compliance with environmental regulations, such as the Carbon Intensity Index, while maximizing the efficiency of their ship operations.
“KR-ISC is the result of KR’s considerable efforts to build a digitalized survey system as a key element of the society’s progress towards becoming an advanced digital classification society,” said Lee Hyung-chul, KR Chairman and CEO, during the inauguration ceremony.
“The KR-ISC will provide a higher level of survey capability using advanced technology ensuring our clients can continue to operate their ships safely and efficiently.”
KR Chairman Lee Meets with IMO Secretary-General Lim
KR Chairman Lee Hyung-chul visited London to lend an ear to diverse pending issues and exchange views. Lee went there to participate in the International Association of Classification Societies extraordinary council.
During the tour, Chairman Lee paid a call on Secretary-General Lim Ki-taek of the International Maritime Organization, shared IMO’s major issues and KR’s achievements and the direction of development.
In particular, the two exchanged views on eco-friendly restrictions such as greenhouse gas emission targets that have been hotly discussed at the IMO.
They agreed to ramp up support and efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the maritime industry’ decarbonization goals.
KR Strikes MOU on Wind Power Technology Cooperation Projects with KEPCO
KR signed an MOU on the development of wind power plant projects and technology cooperation in the construction sector with Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO).
KEPCO plans to build a combined 2.7GW wind power farms off the Southwest Sea by 2029 to raise the spread of renewable energies in Korea.
The latest agreement calls for KR and KEPCO to implement related power plant development and construction projects in a safe and professional fashion by making the most of their own expertise.
Under the deal, KR will offer technology consulting services on safety, construction and production propriety, and maintenance in the construction of off-shore wind power farms, to be developed by KEPCO in Korea.
KR is also expected to ramp up technology competitiveness of companies participating in wind power farm projects by offering inspection and engineering services.
Lee Young-suk, head of KR’s Business Division, said, “Through the MOU, KR is pleased to play a part in the pan-national projects to raise the nation’s renewable energy supply.”
KR, Korea’s sole off-shore wind power certification institution, will provide its capabilities to build and operate off-shore wind power farms, being implemented by KEPCO, in a safe fashion, Lee said.
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