KR and HD Hyundai Group are pioneering the standardization of next-generation maritime technologies through a series of strategic initiatives. Their collaborative efforts span environmental compliance and establishment of new standards for decarbonization technologies, setting new benchmarks for the industry's sustainable transformation.

Korean Register (KR) participated in the 14th International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX 2025), held from May 28 to 31 at BEXCO in Busan, Korea.

At its 80th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in July 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a reduction strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To achieve GHG net-zero, the 83rd MEPC approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI on IMO mid-term measures. Regarding the IMO medium-term measures, ships are categorized into Non-Compliant ships, Base-Compliant ships, Direct-compliant ships, and Ships using ZNZ (Zero and Near Zero) according to GFI (Greenhouse gas Fuel Intensity), and the purchase of Remedial Units is required depending on the degree of compliance with the target.

Please be informed that the amendments of KR Technical Rules have been made to and you are kindly requested to apply the amendments on the relevant works according to effective date.