New software containing the latest regulations launched

Korean Register (KR), an IACS member classification society, has announced the release of its latest KR-CON software. The 15th edition of KR-CON has been developed in-house, and offers an electronic database program containing the latest IMO conventions, codes, resolutions and circulars, in either English, Korean or Chinese.

KR-CON users include shipping companies, shipyards, design houses, surveyors, and Port Control Inspectors, the popular software allows them to quickly pull up the regulations relevant to any individual ship by simply inputting its details.

KR-CON, is easily accessed via the KR-CON website, on a USB stick and via a mobile app. This edition offers a new cloud function, allowing users around the world quick and easy access to the most up-to-date information on the IMO convention database. The cloud function will be supported by new cloud network servers across six continents, including the U.S. and Europe, which will be operational by mid- 2017.

The 15th edition of KR-CON also includes a new Flag Administration Marine Notice Browser function. It provides users with full details of any relevant local rules and offers specific detailed information from the major flag states, including Panama, Liberia and the Marshall Islands.

Lee Jeong-kie, Chairman and CEO of KR commented:

“We are proud to launch the 15th version of KR-CON, our latest version offers even better functionality and data access to its users. Equipped with cloud network support and the new flag administration marine notice browser, our customers around the world will be able to access KR-CON’s database quickly and accurately to find the information they need. We will continue to develop our user- friendly software, with new functions based on users’ feedback to ensure that we meet all of our customers’ needs.“

Source: Korean Register