6. In Korea, the system of type approval and the system of the recognized workshop are also available.
7. No
8. Research Center for Ships & Ocean Engineering of KIMM (Korea Institute of Machinery & Metals)
9. KR recognizes the reports of the Radio Facilities Inspection Company (RFIC) for radio safety. Also, the reports of Korea Radio Station Management Agency (KRSMA), which is to carry out inspection for Korean flagged ships, should be recognized by the Law.
10. Perhaps yes, but no exact answer available
11. The radio stations of Korean fagged ships shall be inspected annually by the Korea Radio Station Management Agency (KRSMA), which is the specialized organization recognized by the Korean government. KR is to carry out Safety Radio inspection according to SOLAS Chapter IV and accepts the reports made by KRSMA as necessary.
12. Change of "inspection amount"
There seems to be no significant change of inspection amount for GMDSS applied ships at this moment.
13. Korean Government has authorized KR to act on its behalf.
KR carries out statutory survey and inspections in accordance with Korean regulations and international Conventions. The Korean Register of Shopping is a Member of IACS.
14. I will send the test standards for the type approval by air mail separately.
(Guidance for Approval of Manufacturing Process and Type Approval, etc. l997)
15. The regulation for High Speed Craft is being formulated for publication.
Again, I apologize the late response and thanks for your letter.
Sincerely yours,
