Research Content Development of ship operation control and performance estimation the technology for evaluating and improving icebreaking performance of polar-class vessels

Today, high-quality and value-added products are expected from traditional ship and offshore plant industries. In response, KRISO will develop novel technology for low-speed ship operation and control, develop integrated estimation technology for underwater vehicle operating performance, secure port stability of autonomous ships and core design technology for submarines, and enhance Korea’s competitiveness in the development of polar-class vessels by securing technology for icebreaking vessel testing and improving ice field performance of ships.

Research Content Development of low-noise electric ship technologies for reducing noise, producing rudders and building car ferry for local coasts.

There has been a growing demand to lower gas emissions in accordance with enforced IMO regulations. To meet international standards, KRISO is developing air bubble masking technology, and conducting research to apply noise removal technology to high-efficiency ship propellers. Other technology under developments include three-dimensional curved twisted rudder design and manufacturing technology to lower cavitation noise and surface erosion, and electric ship technology for local coasts.

Research Content Development of technologies related to autonomous ships and establishment of demonstration infrastructure for next-generation high value-added industries

To create new growth engines in the field of ships and offshore plants in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, KRISO is securing autonomous ship technology for safe navigation and operation, and developing remote control technology and infrastructure for autonomous surface ships. Technology is also being developed for safe, efficient operation of autonomous surface ships, which can be utilized in ocean monitoring and observation.