Korea and Sweden Institutes Partner for Maritime Research Collaboration Deal

The Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in maritime research. This partnership aims to drive innovative technology development in shared areas of interest. Christian Finnsgård, Head of Maritime Research at RISE, expressed his enthusiasm about the agreement, highlighting the potential for joint research in decarbonization and digitalization within the maritime sector.

In July 2024, KRISO joined forces with the classification society ABS to focus on advancing commercial small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms. In this collaboration, ABS will analyze regulatory guidelines and international standards for SMR-powered ship design, while KRISO will develop core technologies for the vessels and design a floating SMR power generation platform. This initiative aims to create a commercialization model that can provide stable power to island regions in the future.

Additionally, in September 2023, KRISO received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS for its design of an offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform. This innovative platform is designed to produce green hydrogen using electricity generated by a wind farm. It includes systems for desalinating seawater, electrolyzing water to produce hydrogen, compressing the hydrogen, separating nitrogen from the air, and synthesizing ammonia from hydrogen.

The collaboration between KRISO and RISE presents an opportunity for both institutions to make significant progress through joint research efforts in maritime technology development. With a focus on decarbonization and digitalization, the partnership aims to drive innovation in the maritime sector and benefit from each other’s expertise and resources.

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