Korean Register Signs Agreements with Busan Port and Danish Maritime Authorities

摘要

The Korean Register of Shipping (KR), based in Busan, Korea, and the Busan Port Authority (BPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on environmental initiatives and other maritime activities. The MoU allows both parties to cooperate and consult on the development of an evaluation index for eco-friendly ships and green-ship verification services. Cooperation will also extend to new and renewable energy sectors, such as solar energy, wind energy and initiatives for assisting local business expansion. In addition, the port and the class society will work together on activities related to polar shipping and the northern sea routes.