Do You Know the "Underwater" Noise War? ... KIOST First in Korea to Obtain Certification as Underwater Radiated Noise Measurement Institution from American Bureau of Shipping

ABS Vessel Underwater Radiated Noise Measurement Institution Certificate.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Are you aware of humanity's efforts to reduce ship noise emitted into the sea?

The increase in maritime cargo volume by large ships also affects the marine ecosystem. To prevent damage caused by this, attempts are being made to measure and regulate underwater noise.

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) recently obtained certification as a ship underwater radiated noise measurement institution from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

KIOST had previously obtained certification as a ship underwater radiated noise measurement institution from the Norwegian classification society (DNV) in 2021, and this ABS certification is the first of its kind in Korea, drawing attention.

ABS is one of the leading international classification societies that selects technical suitability and standards for marine advanced technologies and offshore structures, leading the stable development of the marine industry.

In response to the trend of larger ships and increased maritime cargo volume, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking ways to strengthen regulations on ship underwater radiated noise to reduce damage to the marine ecosystem.

To actively respond to IMO's underwater radiated noise regulations, classification societies worldwide, including Korea, are developing their own rules that standardize the measurement and analysis methods of ship underwater radiated noise and assign grades to ships.

Since 2014, KIOST has been steadily conducting related research by introducing equipment for measuring and analyzing ship underwater radiated noise. In particular, with this certification, it has become possible to measure the underwater radiated noise of large ships built at domestic shipyards through KIOST.

Director Kim Woong-seo said, "With this first-ever ABS certification in Korea, we have secured a competitive edge in protecting the marine ecosystem," adding, "Going forward, we will actively utilize KIOST's research capabilities and infrastructure to expand the certification scope as a ship underwater radiated noise measurement institution to European classification societies such as those in the UK, France, and Italy."

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