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 in Busan and it has 66 offices worldwide.[2]
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Type | Nonprofit organization |
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Industry | Classification society |
Founded | 1960 |
Headquarters | Busan, Korea |
Services | Classification System certification Naval services Industry services |
Website | Korean Register |
KRS is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) which is the trade association of major global classification societies.
... IACS Council has therefore adopted a Resolution that the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping's membership of IACS is withdrawn with immediate effect.