This week in Seoul, the Korean Register – an IACS member class society – signed an MoU with global steel producer Dongkuk Steel.
This industry leading agreement paves the way for the two organizations to cooperate on the exchange of strategic technology relevant to the construction of seagoing vessels and platforms.
Commenting on the new agreement, Mr Kim Chang-wook, KR executive vice-president said: “ This agreement consolidates the relationship between KR and Dongkuk Steel, one of the great steel companies of the world and the second largest in Korea. We expect to generate many synergies from this MoU and I look forward to working together to deliver enhanced products and services to the international and domestic maritime sector ”
Specifically, the agreement defines mutual cooperation for developing and surveying rolled steel used in the building of ships and marine structures. It covers:
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Press Release, June 13, 2013