Ships that are less than 20 years old and below 100 gross tons or special ships whose gross tonnage
is unrestricted may have a classification survey conducted after construction.
However, this does not apply to fishing vessels less than 24 meters long which will operate in
coastal service, or any ship which was not surveyed during construction by its flag administration,
/IACS member or Associated IACS member are excluded.

KR is authorized to issue convention certificates by certain foreign flags and where
authorized to do so, will issue the certificate at the appropriate foreign flag ship registry.

Survey

Classification surveys can be conducted after the construction of non-KR classed ships.
In the classification survey conducted after construction, the actual scantlings of the
main parts of the ship are to be measured in addition to an examination of the construction, materials, workmanship and actual conditions of hull, machinery, outfittings, and equipment. The special survey will correspond with the ship's age, to ensure that it meets the relevant requirements.
In the case of a classification survey conducted after construction, the plans and documents; which would have been required for a classification survey during construction, will need to be submitted and approved.

A classification survey conducted on ships classed by another classification society; when a ship holding class with any IACS members or associate is presented for classification, the plans and documents to be submitted and survey status, must be in accordance with the guidance relating to the rules.

At vessel's delivery, notice to owner

At the vessel's delivery, the new owner must obtain the documents on board from the previous owner as soon as possible.
The following documents should be obtained from the previous owner to avoid unneccessary time delay and expenses.

• Freeboard Assignment
• Tonnage Calculation Sheets
• In the case of a Bulk Carrier contracted prior to 01 July 1998, the URS19 & URS31 Calculation Sheets