[Busan & Gamcheon Branch Offices] Technical Seminar for Lifesaving Appliances Service Supplier

KR’s Busan and Gamcheon branch offices jointly held a technical seminar for approved service suppliers for lifesaving appliances on May 29 at the Korea Seafarer's Welfare & Employment Center (KOSWEC).

 • Date & Location: May 29, 2025 (Thu) / KOSWEC, Busan
 • Participants: 14 service suppliers
 • Key Presentations:
  – Amendments to IMO conventions and PSC deficiencies related to lifesaving appliances
  – Updates on information related to designated service suppliers

The seminar included a live demonstration of life raft inspection by Viking Life-Saving Equipment Korea, providing a valuable opportunity for practical knowledge sharing. The event concluded with an open Q&A session.

[Changwon Branch Office] Technical Seminar for K-Shipbuilding

KR’s Changwon Branch Office held a technical seminar on June 12 at K Shipbuilding in Changwon, focusing on recurring deficiencies identified in hull outfitting inspections and current issues related to tank testing plans during newbuilding projects.

 • Date & Location: June 12, 2025 (Thu) / K Shipbuilding Office, Changwon
 • Participants: K Shipbuilding QM Team

The seminar brought together QM team members from various projects, with active discussions. KR and K Shipbuilding plan to hold such seminars regularly to strengthen mutual understanding and improve inspection quality.

[Busan Branch Office] Annual Technical Seminar for Wilhelmsen Ship Management Korea (WSM Korea)

On June 24, KR’s Busan Branch Office held its annual technical seminar with WSM Korea.

 • Date & Location: June 24, 2025 (Tue) / WSM Korea Office, Busan

 • Participants: 20+ representatives including General Manager LEE Daewoo
 • Key Presentations:
  – Port State Control Detention Prevention Guidelines
  – IMO MEPC 83 Results and Compliance Strategies

The seminar served as a platform for sharing critical regulatory updates and promoting proactive compliance. KR will continue to provide ongoing technical support tailored to client needs.