KR's class survey regime aims to help customers register their vessels and operate them in a safe and responsible way throughout their service life. Vessels under our service program benefit from all class surveys being undertaken by experienced KR surveyors stationed around the world.
KR has also been awarded recognized organization status by a large number of major shipping nation governments. This allows us to conduct statutory surveys on their behalf and to certify compliance with international maritime codes and conventions.

We offer a range of certification services from our offices around the world. Our membership of IACS coupled with more than 50 years' industry experience allows our highly qualified and motivated teams of experts to deliver a tailored service that is both timely and cost effective.

In keeping with our passion for the protection of the natural environment, we offer survey and certification services for renewable energies, including for wind and ocean power. KR is continuously working on new and innovative green ship technologies to reduce emissions and fuel usage. These advances allow our customers to meet their environmental goals.

We continue to provide verification of technical documentation for naval vessel design and contribute to the stability and combat performance of all types of warships and submarines.

Dedicated KR professionals deliver a range of high quality technical services throughout the entire life-cycle of your vessel. Our experts are all highly qualified and experienced in working with world-class shipbuilders and shipping companies, putting us in a prime position to deliver expert practical advice to our customers.

KR has launched the industry's first "Survey & Audit Preparation Guide" which will allow shipowners to check exactly what items need to be prepared for their next vessel survey audit, before submitting an application.
* available on http://guide.krs.co.kr/

KR has refreshed its logo to mark the organisation's renewed outward-facing international approach and its desire to add greater value to its customers' businesses The new logo expressed as a blue circle is inspired by the sea and by KR's new vision promising our customers prosperity, growth and the best service for a better world.

KR has been authorized by Germany's National Accreditation Body (DAkks) to act as a verification body for EU MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification). With its global network, KR is ready to provide the full range of statutory EU MRV services to shipping companies anywhere in the world, quickly and cost-effectively.

KR has released its latest KR-CON software. The 15th edition of KR-CON has been developed in-house, and offers a comprehensive electronic database program containing the latest IMO conventions, codes, resolutions and circulars, in either English or Korean.