Korean Register of Shipping

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Korean Register
Company typeNonprofit organization
Industry Classification society
Founded1960
HeadquartersBusan, Korea
ServicesClassification
System certification
Naval services
Industry services
Website Korean Register

The Korean Register (KR) is a not-for-profit classification society founded in South Korea offering verification and certification services for ships and marine structures in terms of design, construction and maintenance. Founded in 1960, the society employs 889 people. [1] Its headquarters is in Busan and it has 72 offices worldwide. [2]

KRS is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) which is the trade association of major global classification societies.

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References

  1. "News — Korean Register and Russian Register to cooperate on shipbuilding". Navigatepr.com. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
  2. "KR Service Network". Korean Register.