Korean Register

HIGHLIGHTS

KR Celebrates the 62nd Anniversary

KR celebrated its 62nd anniversary on 17 June at its headquarters in a ceremony attended by KR executives, employees and distinguished guests, including Mr. DO Dukhee, President of Korea Maritime and Maritime University, and Mr. HAN Wonhee, President of Mokpo Maritime University.

HIGHLIGHTS

AIP Issued for Large LCO2 Carrier with LNG Fuel

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 safely transport carbon dioxide captured in the supply chain.
HIGHLIGHTS

Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC Design Gets Class Approval

A methanol dual-fuel 300,000 DWT crude oil carrier (VLCC) has received Approval In Principle (AIP) from Korean Register (KR).
R&D ISSUES

Establishment of development and performance evaluation systems for low-carbon alternative fuel engines for IMO GHG regulations

As the impact of global warming issues grows globally, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted an initial strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships at the 72nd session of its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in 2018.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MEPC 78 - News Flash

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 78th session from 6 to 10 June 2022 via remote session. The attached report contains key results from the meeting.