On April 2, the Korean Register (KR) published the 12th issue of the “KR Decarbonization Magazine,” featuring decarbonization technology trends and international regulatory updates in the shipping industry.

Amid growing uncertainty caused by rapid global changes and the temporary delay in the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, this issue focuses on practical strategies and technological alternatives aimed at addressing not “when the shipping industry should act,” but “what actions should be taken now.”

Key articles in this issue include an introduction to KR’s decarbonization decision-making support platforms, “PILOT” and “POWER,” as well as an analysis of the quality characteristics and operational experiences of biofuel blends. The magazine also features interviews with Sakurai Yasuyuki, GHG Manager at Norwegian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen, and Woo Sung-hoon, CEO of ammonia-based energy solution company Amogy.

In an interview with Sakurai Yasuyuki, the magazine introduces a case study on the establishment of a greenhouse gas emissions calculation methodology tailored to the Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) sector and emphasizes the importance of industry-wide cooperation in responding to strong demands from cargo owners for greenhouse gas emissions compliance.

Meanwhile, Amogy CEO Woo Sung-hoon presented in-depth insights into the commercialization prospects of ammonia fuel cell technology and its applicability within the shipping industry.

Song Kang-hyun, Head of KR’s Green Ship & Offshore Research Institute, stated, “Despite stalled discussions on IMO regulations, the market continues to change. One example is the growing demand from global cargo owners for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.” He added, “We hope this magazine will serve as a practical guide for the shipping industry in designing and implementing decarbonization strategies tailored to their individual circumstances.”

Since 2022, the KR Decarbonization Magazine has served as KR’s flagship technical publication, regularly covering international regulatory trends from organizations such as the IMO and the EU, as well as developments in environmentally friendly technologies. The magazine is published in both Korean and English. The magazine is available through its dedicated website (kr-decarbonization.co.kr) and the official KR website (www.krs.co.kr).