Subject : 9.210 Notice for amendment of KR Technical Rules
(Guidance on Strength Assessment of Container ships Considering the Whipping Effect /
Pt 1 Classification and Surveys Annex 1-1 Class Notations)
Application :lmmediately
1. Please be informed that 2025 KR Technical Rules have been amended to reflect the Requests for Establishment/
Revision of Classification Technical Rules as below, and you are kindly requested to apply these amendments to the relevant works.
Classification Technical Rules | Effective Date | Main Amendments |
Guidance on Strength Assessment of Container ships Considering the Whipping Effect | Immediately (based on the date for construction contract) | - Introduction of a simplified evaluation formula for the contribution of whipping. |
Pt 1 Classification and Surveys Annex 1-1 Class Notations | Immediately (based on the date for construction contract) | - Class Notation - Change in Additional Special Feature Notations |
2. Furthermore, please be informed that these amendments will be incorporated in 2026 edition of the KR Technical Rules.
※ Attachments : Circular 9.210(E) ----- 1 copy. (The End)