Founded in 1960, the Korean Register (KR) is one of the leading classification societies in the world renowned for its technical service excellence. KR offers cradle-to-grave services for ships and marine structures in terms of technical support, compliance verification and R&D services. Backed by highly competent technical professionals with a wide range of experience and expertise in shipbuilding, shipping and engineering sectors, and by maintaining a close watch on the technical developments, KR is endeavouring to promote the safety of life and property and the protection of environment.