KR Webzine Vol.161

KR has participated in the 2021 International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition as a sponsor of the event (MADEX 2021, booth number C401) which ran from June 9 to 12 at BEXCO, Busan.

MADEX is the only exhibition specializing in the maritime defense industry in Korea, hosted by the Republic of Korea Navy, Busan Metropolitan City, and the Korea International Trade Association.

This year, 110 companies from 7 countries took part in the Exhibition, which was fully Corona quarantine compliant. For the same reason, MADEX was also held separately from KORMARINE this year. 

At its stand, KR presented the latest technological information relating to the 4th industrial revolution, including;

   • 2021 rules for naval vessels 

   • experience of virtual simulator (VR, virtual reality) for education and training 

   • demonstration of KR-CON.

The 2021 Rules for Naval Vessels were officially launched during the exhibition that provide the data which is the basis for the design and construction of ships.  Such Rules require high level technology and few classification societies have such expertise.  KR, Lloyds Register (British), ABS (American) have developed their own rules for ships, contributing to better competitiveness through improved ship technology and the export of ships in each country. 

KR will ensure safety is uppermost when building smart naval ships, light aircraft carriers, and nuclear-powered submarines, while increasing its export competitiveness, based on its high level technical expertise.

Kim Young-seok, head of the KR Naval Business Center, said, “Based on survey experience accumulated over the last 60 years, the KR Naval Project Team contributes to the safety of naval and coast guard ships in all areas from design to construction, including for the 3,000-ton domestic submarine (Jang Bogo-Ⅲ).” He said, “We will continue to grow as an accredited inspection agency, increasing the external competitiveness of export naval vessels.”