KRISO's liquid hydrogen fuel tank for ships, honorably selected as New Excellent Technology  ▶ Designed to be equipped in ships to help achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the realization of carbon neutral marine   ▶ The developed liquid hydrogen fuel tank for ships will be unveiled at the H2 MEET in August□ One of the key technologies that the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO, led by President Booki Kim) has developed for the realization of marine carbon neutrality has been recognized for its superiority by the government. □ On July 20, KRISO announced that the design and manufacturing technology of 400kg 316L/316HN liquid hydrogen fuel tanks for ships, jointly developed with Hylium Industries, INC., Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., and POSCO, which was selected as the New Excellent Technology (NET) for the first half of 2022.□ The new excellent marine and fishery technology certification program is a scheme where the government comprehensively evaluates and certifies technologies that have been developed for the first time in the marine and fishery sector, or those that have been developed by innovatively modifying and improving existing technologies, especially in terms of novelty and technical aspects, in accordance with the Marine Science and Technology Promotion Act.□ The design and manufacturing technology of the 400kg 316L/316HN liquid hydrogen fuel tanks for ships which was recently certified as the NET, enables hydrogen, an eco-friendly energy source, to be stored in an extremely low-temperature environment (-253℃), providing a larger amount of ship fuel compared to existing methods using gaseous hydrogen. As a result, this technology is expected to take an advantageous position in the future hydrogen ship industry, while contributing to the realization of marine carbon neutrality.□ The technology acquired an approval in principle (AIP*) from the Korean Register of Shipping in 2022 for the first time in Korea, in recognition of its design conformity and stability. Furthermore, a prototype of the technology has been developed, and this means that the technology has been publicly certified for not only technological and economic aspects and field applicability, but also manufacturing aspects. The recent technology development is of great significance in that this effort has made the country "self-sufficient" in the liquid hydrogen storage market, which has been dominated by foreign companies.* AIP (Approval In Principle): Refers to the procedure in which the stability and technical conformity of the concept and basic design of a newly developed technology are verified. In this case, the process officially certified the corresponding liquid hydrogen fuel tank and relevant technology□ Notably, patented domestic original technologies, including △ a structure with heat dissipation performance that connects and supports the inside and outside of a tank, △ vapor-cooled radiation shields, and △ splashboards with special shapes, were employed in the development of these liquid hydrogen fuel tanks for ships for the first time in the world. The resulting tanks provide heat insulation equivalent or superior to those fixed on the ground with a similar capacity, even when they are being shaken by waves in an offshore environment.□ Hyun-seok Kim, a senior researcher who led the development of the liquid hydrogen fuel tanks for ships, said, “The developed technology acquired an AIP for the first time in Korea and was recently selected as the NET. This shows the technology is of great significance, in that it has been officially certified by the government for its technical feasibility, economic value, and field applicability as an innovative, original design technology based on new concepts.”□ Booki Kim, the President of KRISO, said, “We are planning to apply this technology to the prototype of a 2.2-MW eco-friendly alternative-fuel ship for offshore demonstration testing currently under development by our institute to make sure that this technology can be integrated with the hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen fuel supply system, contributing to the realization of marine carbon neutral.”□ KRISO's liquid hydrogen fuel tank for ships, which was recently selected as the NET, will be unveiled and made available to the public at KRISO's booth at the 2022 H2 MEET held from August 31 to September 3. 

KRISO, setting out to provide intensive support for the commercialization of eco-friendly ships▶ With the launch of the Full-cycle Innovative Eco-friendly Ship Technology Development Project Group ▶ Aims to proactively respond to international environmental regulations as an organizer of the demonstration project, marking a turning point for the industry▶ Has secured a sea route for demonstration projects at the research base for eco-friendly ships in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do / Plans to establish a full-cycle support system for the development of eco-friendly ships based on Industry-University-Research Institute collaboration□ The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO, led by President Booki Kim) is taking proactive measures to respond to international regulations on ship greenhouse gas emissions, using eco-friendly ships.□ On July 18, KRISO announced that it had been selected to be an organizer of the demonstration project led by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries as part of the Full-cycle Innovative Eco-friendly Ship Technology Development Project which passed the preliminary feasibility test last year.□ The Full-cycle Innovative Eco-friendly Ship Technology Development Project is a 254 billion won project jointly led by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister Seung-hwan Cho) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Minister Chang Yang Lee). The project aims to develop technology to respond to international regulations on ship greenhouse gas emissions, and further, to achieve commercialization by 2031, ten years from this year. This is the largest national R&D project ever in the history of the country's shipbuilding and marine industry, and thus is expected to make a significant contribution to achieving international ship greenhouse gas emission regulations, and the carbon-neutral goal of the marine industry.□ KRISO is planning to develop, jointly with the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Jeollanam-do, and Mokpo-si, test and evaluation technology for the 30-MW electrical propulsion system, which is among the world's largest scale systems. The technology, once developed, will be operated in KRISO's research base for eco-friendly ships in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, which is to be completed by 2024. This technology will then be applied to test and evaluate not only coastal ships but also large-scale merchant ships, vessels, and even the core technology of wind power generation.□ Further, the prototype development of 2.2-MW eco-friendly, alternative-fuel technology demonstration ships, under development for the first time in the world, as well as the commercialization, distribution, and promotion of electric passenger and vehicle ships under development, will also be implemented in collaboration with KRISO's research base in Mokpo. These efforts will lead to the establishment of a one-stop system that will encompass the entire course of operation, from the development, evaluation, and demonstration of key technologies of eco-friendly ships, to track record acquisition. KRISO expects that this will mark a turning point in efforts to promote regional development while restoring the growth momentum of mid-market companies, SMEs, and ventures in the shipbuilding and marine industry.* K-GTB: KOREA(KRISO) Green Ship Test-bed□ At the inauguration ceremony of the Full-cycle Innovative Eco-friendly Ship Technology Development Project Group on July 15, Hee Jin Kang, a principal researcher who leads the eco-friendly ship demonstration project, said, “Given that the commercialization of developed technology into products is the prerequisite for the implementation of R&D projects to respond to regulations, we will make sure to closely cooperate with relevant local government agencies, institutions, and corporations to serve as a driving force for technological advancement and eco-friendliness in the shipbuilding industry going forward.”□ Booki Kim, the President of KRISO, said, “When it comes to eco-friendly ship technology, among the most important tasks to be undertaken are a series of processes of demonstrating relevant technologies using small- and medium-sized ships operating in coastal waterways while accumulating their track records to extend the scope of their application to include large-scale ships. We will make the most of the key infrastructure and technologies under development by our institute to ensure that the Full-cycle Innovative Eco-friendly Ship Technology Development Project is firmly positioned as the country's best flagship project dedicated to the development of eco-friendly ship technology.”

Columbus Expedition, Sailing into the Future!▶ KRISO to hold 3rd Future Ship Idea Contest... Open for submission until October 3rd▶ Ideas from Elementary, Middle, and High School Students for Future Ships□ The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) is holding the 3rd Future Ship Idea Contest: Columbus Expedition Sailing into the Future for elementary, middle, and high school students nationwide. □ The competition finals will be held on October 22, and applications will be accepted from July 4 to October 3.□ Organized by KRISO and the Daejeon Tourism Organization and sponsored by the Daejeon Metropolitan Office of Education, The Society of Naval Architects of Korea, and Korea Research Council of Maritime Education, the contest first began in 2020 and marked its third anniversary this year. It provides an opportunity for students to experience designing ideas for future ships, fostering the growth of future scientists.□ This Future Ship Idea Contest will be held under the theme of creative, logical, and practical ideas for future ships, and any elementary, middle, and high school student (young people born from 2004 to 2015) can participate.□ The judging criteria for the elementary school category will be creativity, imagination, and quality; and creativity, logic, practicality; quality will be the focus for the middle and high school category evaluation. The preliminary round will be held on October 7.□  Ideas selected in the preliminary round will be judged by a presentation evaluation in the final round. The finals and awards ceremony will be held on October 22. The prizes include cash awards of 500,000 won and 1 million won for winners of the elementary and middle and high school categories respectively, along with one-of-a-kind model ships based on the proposed ideas.□ This contest is held in connection with the Daejeon Science Festival, Daejeon Metropolitan City’s iconic science festival; students interested in ships and science and technology are encouraged to participate.□ Applications for the "3rd KRISO Future Ship Idea Contest" can be submitted through the official website from July 4 to October 3; other details can be found on the official website (http://kriso-contest.com/)) and the following contact information.※ Contact: Operational Secretariat of the Future Ship Idea Contest (10:00-17:00) Tel. 070-5101-1013

KRISO Seeks to Resolve National/Societal Problems With Marine Carbon Neutrality Technology▶ Announcement of Strategy for 2050 Marine Carbon Neutrality Technology…Leading Role in Future Developments▶ Mission-Oriented R&D to contribute to achievement of national carbon neutrality goals□ Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) announced on the 21st that it has received the Korea Management Registrar’s (KRM) Best of Fair Recruitment certification for the second consecutive year.□ On July 7, KRISO announced the KRISO 2050 Marine Carbon Neutrality Technology Strategy at the KRISO Policy Advisory Committee, held at the Deep Ocean Engineering Research Center in Busan.□ ‘KRISO 2050 Carbon Neutrality Technology Strategy’ was established with carbon neutrality becoming a global goal due to global supply chain risks in the energy sector and climate change bringing the issue of energy transition into the spotlight, as well as IMO (International Maritime Organization) regulations on carbon emissions.□ The international community is seeking solidarity and cooperation to promote energy transition and carbon neutrality, with the Korean government also selecting national projects for the achievement of carbon neutrality and eco-friendly shipbuilding and shipping industries. □ The Marine Carbon Neutrality Technology Strategy announced by KRISO focuses on obtaining core technologies, establishing foundations for practical and commercial application, as well as responding to IMO regulations to achieve marine carbon neutrality by 2050.□ KRISO established low carbon fuel technology, carbon free fuel technology, associated bridge technologies, and new concept ship propulsion technology as core carbon neutrality technologies to reflect technological trends with the acceleration of Green transformation(GX) and Digital transformation(DX) .□ It plans to contribute to achieving the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by developing related core technologies such as low-carbon fuels represented by LNG, carbon-free fuels such as hydrogen and nuclear power, DNA (Data Network AI)-based route optimization, and platform-based ship technology.□ KRISO expects to play a major role in establishing technological competitiveness for future ships and establishing a maritime transportation logistics system as well as achieving national carbon neutrality reduction goals.□ In addition, KRISO plans to continue its mission of "technological innovation, social responsibility, and industrial support" by establishing an implementation plan for the KRISO 2050 Carbon Neutrality Technology Strategy and holding a 2050 Marine Carbon Neutrality Forum with participation from domestic industry, academia, research, and government.□ "The world is taking steps toward carbon neutrality for sustainability and coexistence in this planet," says Boo-ki Kim, President of KRISO. "In line with the government's policy to achieve carbon neutrality, our research institute will also play a leading role in realizing carbon neutrality in the maritime sector."□ Meanwhile, KRISO policy advisors played a large role in establishing this technology strategy. The KRISO Policy Advisory Committee, composed of various members representing industry, academia, research, and government, has been sharing the latest international regulations, government policies, and technology trends and contributed to the establishment of KRISO ESG management strategy last year.□ Policy Advisory Committee members include President Hohwan Jeon of Tongmyong University and professor Gukjong Lee from AJOU University, professor Yonghwan Kim, of Seoul National University, Professor Jong-ho Nam of Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Professor Hacheol Song, Mokpo National University from representing academia, as well as Director Dongsun Park of the Republic of Korea Navy Future Innovation Project Team,  Chairman Gyeongseok Kim of the Ship Safety Technology Authority from the government, and President Lee Hyungcheol of the Korean Register of Shipping and Vice President Won-ho Joo of Hyundai Heavy Industries from the industry.□ Policy Advisor Joo Won-ho from Hyundai Heavy Industries  said, “The preemptive preparation of a systematic technology strategy for carbon neutrality in the marine sector by a key research institute in the marine sector is significant, and we hope that the research institute will play a leading role alongside industries, universities and research institutes in Korea's marine sector.□ All eyes are on KRISO as it prepares to lead the future of the eco-friendly marine technologies sector and present solutions for national issues based on the KRISO 2050 Marine Carbon Neutrality Technology Strategy’ and ESG management strategy.

KRISO Receives Best of Fair Recruitment Certification for Second Consecutive Year▶ Active practice with in-depth understanding of fair recruitment▶ Exellence in recruitment system management and internal regulations on recruitment□ Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) announced on the 21st that it has received the Korea Management Registrar’s (KRM) Best of Fair Recruitment certification for the second consecutive year.□ The KMR Best of Fair Recruitment certification is awarded to institutions that practice fair recruitment based on job capabilities, eliminating biases from the process.□ KRISO received high scores in 9 evaluation items (59 sub-items) in the 3 fields of △recruitment system (regulations, system management) △recruitment operations (notice, application screening, written test, interview, candidate selection) and △recruitment outcome (satisfaction level of newly recruited employees, retention rate) in its recruitment of regular employees in 2021.□ The certification was awarded in recognition of KRISO’s efforts to reflect and practice government policy in internal regulations according to the nature of the institution, based on a strong will to practice fair recruitment in the president and managing executives, as well as a good understanding of fair recruitment in the department in charge of recruitment.□ KRISO’s overall activities for fair recruitment were deemed excellent with well aligned internal regulations on recruitment and management of the recruitment system.□ KRISO President Booki Kim promised, “KRISO will not rest on its achievement of receiving the Best of Fair Recruitment certification for the second consecutive year, continuing to monitor its system and institutions to attain a higher standard of fair recruitment practices as a trusted government-funded research institute.”

KRISO Receives Government Awards on 27th Day of the Sea▶ Principal Researcher Dongho Jung receives Industrial Service Medal for contribution to development of LNG bunkering vessel▶ 1 Industrial Service Medal, 1 Prime Minister’s Citation, and 3 Citations from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries□ Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) announced on the 9th that its employees have been awarded 1 Industrial Service Medal, 1 Prime Minister’s Citation, and 3 Citations from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries  on the 27th Day of the Sea.□ The Day of the Sea (May 31st) is a national day of commemoration designated to promote the importance of the ocean and boost the morale of professionals in oceans and fisheries industries.□ At the 27th Day of the Sea ceremony held at the Cruise Terminal of Busan Port International Passenger Terminal on May 31st, Senior Director Dongho Jung of the Offshore Platform Research Division (Head, Offshore Platform Research Division) was awarded an Industrial Service Medal for his role in developing Korea’s first LNG bunkering vessel and guidelines for bunkering as the head of the LNG bunkering vessel development project.□ Deep Ocean Engineering Research Center Senior Researcher Seunghoon Oh, who also participated in the project, was awarded a Prime Minister's Citation for his research on safety evaluation and resistance prediction for the LNG bunkering vessel, which contributed to the advancement of LNG bunkering vessel technology. □ Citations from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries were awarded to Marine Renewable Energy Research Division Principal Researcher Kyonghwan Kim, Alternative Fuels and Power System Research Division Senior Researcher Hyunseok Kim, and Eunchan Lee, Staff at the Research Management Center for developing Korea’s first floating wave-offshore wind hybrid power generation platform, Korea’s first liquid hydrogen fuel tank for ships, and system for planning, selecting, managing and evaluating key projects at KRISO respectively.□ KRISO is an institution under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the only government-funded research institute in the domestic ships and offshore plant sector. KRISO, headquartered in Daejeon with regional research centers in Goseong, Geoje, and Busan, conducts research on the development, application, and commercialization of source technologies in the fields of eco-friendly/autonomous ships, offshore plants/ocean energy, marine safety, and marine systems.

KRISO Obtains Expanded KOLAS International Testing Laboratory Accreditation▶ Renewed accreditation once again after 2014 and 2018... with expanded scope of accreditation▶ Only accredited underwater pressure testing laboratory in Korea, helping improve reliabiility in maritime equipment□ The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) announced on the 17th that its accreditation as an international testing laboratory in the field of underwater pressure testing had been renewed and expanded by the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).□ KOLAS accredits international testing laboratories by performing conformity assessments of quality systems, facilities and equipment, as well as technical capabilities according to international standards (ISO/IEC 17025) and domestic standards (KS Q ISO/IEC 17025). Reports issued by an internationally accredited testing laboratory are mutually recognized among 102 accredited institutions in 104 nations signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC MRA), meaning that they are equivalent in effect to a report issued by any of the accredited institutions.□ Since its initial accreditation in 2014, KRISO has been renewing its status as an internationally accredited testing laboratory every 4 years. This time, KRISO expanded its scope of accreditation in the fields of e-Nav display performance testing and environmental testing (temperature, humidity).□ e-Nav displays are maritime navigation devices for ship safety. KRISO became the designated testing body for e-Nav display type approval in 2020, and expanded its international credibility to e-Nav software performance testing with this renewal.□ KRISO also expanded its scope of accreditation to temperature and humidity, as Korea’s only accredited testing laboratory for underwater pressure testing. This means that it is now capable of performing more intensive reliability assessments on ship and offshore plant equipment through envionmental tests combining underwater pressure, temperature and humidity testing.□ This accreditation means that KRISO can now perform conformity assessments for 26 standards, including △ 6 standards in underwater pressure performance testing, △ 2 standards in corrosion testing, △ 2 standards in material property testing of metalslic materials, △ 1 standard in e-Nav display testing, and △ 15 standards in temperature and humidity testing.□ Team Leader Hyukjin Choi of the Conformity Assessment Team commented, “KRISO will continue to expand its conformity assessment categories, making full use of its professional manpower and wide-ranging testing equipment.”□ More information on KRISO testing procedures and list of tests performed can be found on the KRISO website.< KOLAS Accredited Testing Laboratory Certificate >

KRISO to Change Paradigm of Ship and Offshore Energy with SMR▶ MOU with Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) for joint research and development of small modular reactor for ships and offshore plants▶ Use of SMR expected to play huge role in reducing maritime carbon emissions□ Leading government-funded research institutes in their respective fields of ships and offshore engineering and atomic energy are set to ccoperate in the reduction of maritime carbon emissions using nuclear power, a zero emissions energy source.□ The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) and Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (President Won-Seok Park, hereinafter KAERI) announced the signing of a MOU on “joint research and development of a small modular reactor for ships and offshore plants”on the 28th at the KRISO headquarters.□ This MOU was drafted in response to growing competition in global eco-friendly ships development due to the UN’s International Maritime Organization implementing stricter greenhouse gas emission regulations, with the view to apply small modular reactors (SMR), a promising next-generation energy source, to ships and offshore plants.□ Small modular reactors (SMR) are being actively explored as an emission reducting solution in Korea and around the world, together with renewable energy. According to the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, SMRs are expected to come into commercial use around 2030, with market size reaching 390-620 trillion won by 2035.□ The two institutions will cooperate to develop a molten salt reactor (MSR), a small modular reactor of outstanding economy and safety.□ The molten salt reactor (MSR) is a compact reactor which can be applied to ships with relative ease, with a liquid nuclear fuel that solidifies on contact with the external atmosphere, preventing spillage. Furthermore, with a fuel lifecycle of over 30 years, the core does not have to be replaced once it has been installed in the ship.□ It not only generates highly efficient electricity but also hydrogen, which would dramatically reduce maritime carbon emissions if applied to ships and offshore plants.□ The two institutions agreed to cooperate in the key areas of △development and testing of innovative technology for the application of SMRs to ships and offshore plants, △ establishment of a regulatory foundation for ships and offshore plant SMR certification and permits, and △ joint research in other common areas of interest.□ KAERI President Won-Seok Park said “the MSR will be a globally leading strategic technology, free from spent fuel and safety related issues,”adding, “the development of an MSR for ships and offshore plants will act as the first step accelerating Korea’s leadership in next-generation nuclear energy technologies.”□ President Booki Kim of KRISO said, “we will lead a paradigm change in ships and offshore energy, with the application of safe and affordable SMR technology to ships and offshore plants,”adding, “we hope this raises the competitiveness of the Korean shipbuilding and offshore industry to the next level.”□ Following the development of the SMR for ships and offshore plants, KRISO plans to forge ahead with the development of SMR powered ships and floating offshore nuclear power plants. 

KRISO Joins Automated Port Development and Education Partnership▶ MOU with Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority and Mokpo National Maritime University▶ Joint development of platform technology for automated ports, and customized training of personnel for industry demand□ The Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean engineering (hereinafter KRISO, President Booki Kim) announced the signing an MOU with Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority and Mokpo National Maritime University on the 25th for cooperation between industry, university and government-funded research on the development of Gwangyang Port, customized training of personnel for enterprise demand, and R&D on port automation and platform technologies.□ This MOU ceremony was attended by key personnel including President Booki Kim of KRISO, CEO Park Sung-hyeon of Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, and President Han Won-hee of the National Mokpo Maritime University.□ The three institutions agreed to actively cooperate in the areas of △ development of platform services for automated port (port IoT network, devices, digital twin etc.), use of port facilities for testing, △ training of personnel and jobs creation in the automated port industry, and △ support for on-site learning to train skills required in real world industry. □ KRISO President Booki Kim assured that“KRISO will play an active role in enhancing port productivity and training outstanding talent based on experience in developing technologies for port automation such as the high speed 3D container inspection system.”