Tag: KR

In its February 2020 newsletter the Korean Register informs that that the goal of the OpenWeb Application Security Project (OWASP)’s  Things Internet Project is to help manufacturers, developers, and consumers further understand more accurately the security issues associated with the Internet of Things and help users make wiser decisions in terms of security when building, distributing or evaluating IoT technology. Namely, in the infographic provided, OWASP informs about the ten vulnerabilities concerning the IoT.

In its February 2020 newsletter, the Korean Register introduces wireless networks in relation to their vulnerability and potential countermeasures. It is said that wireless networks are often used in environments in the existing concept of wired LAN expansion; and most of them are composed of the form of connecting wireless AP to existing wired LANs and installing wireless LAN cards to clients. Thus, the separation of wired LAN and wireless LAN is not considered at all- KR stresses that this constitutes a security problem.

The Korean Register launched a new remote survey service for any of the classification society’s vessels engaged in international – ocean going – voyages. The scope of KR’s remote survey service is limited to classification surveys.

Since, mobile services and smart phones are commonly used nowadays, companies and corporations are more often exposed to new security threats. Therefore, the Korean Register of Shipping provides guidelines on how to be sure and establish mobile security policy, due to the fact the Internet is a challenging area nowadays and hides dangers.

KR is considering the development of a VR training simulator. The VR ship inspection simulator provides surveyor training software to train a ship surveyor on the classification rules and inspection procedures, using a realistic ship environment.

The Korean Register has announced that Mr. Lee Jeong-kie has been elected as its new Chairman and CEO. Mr. Lee assumes the role of Chairman and CEO, following the death of Mr. B. S. Park, who passed away after a short illness in October 2016.

The Korean Register of Shipping has appointed Radio Holland to be worldwide service supplier, certifying Radio Holland Group offices around the world to service and test Radio Communication and VDR equipment on board of KR-classed ships and offshore platforms, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this society.

The Korean Register (KR) has announced that it has successfully completed a feasibility study for the conversion of an 8,600 teu containership into a 10,000 teu vessel.

Korean Register (KR) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a joint venture company with the Iranian Classification Society . The agreement is to deliver plant facility certification and engineering services.

Korean Register (KR) has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) to deliver services on behalf of the Indian flag administration, carrying out vessel surveys and issuing certificates according to international conventions.