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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with K (page 3)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter K, drawn from every subject section. 840 entries.

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Klein 3500 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: L3Harris Klein digital sidescan sonar with simultaneous dual-frequency operation for survey and search.
Klein 3900 X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: High-resolution dual-frequency side-scan sonar from Klein Marine Systems operating typically at 445 and 900 kilohertz.
Klein 4900 X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Combined side-scan and bathymetry system from Klein.
Klein 5000 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: L3Harris Klein multibeam sidescan sonar with very high along-track resolution for high speed survey.
Klein 5000 V2 X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Multi-beam side-scan sonar offering increased resolution at speed, used for naval and survey applications.
Klein 5900 X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Multi-beam side-scan sonar from Klein with along-track beamforming for high-resolution imagery of small targets such as mines.
Klein Iron Test X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Spot test occasionally referenced in field investigations to detect iron contamination in residual fuels.
Klein UUV-3500 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: AUV-mountable Klein sidescan sonar payload for unmanned underwater vehicles.
Klepper Folding Kayak F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Traditional German folding sea kayak.
Klinge Corporation X136. Reefer Vessels and Cool Chain Operators: US-based manufacturer of clip-on reefer generator sets and dual redundant reefer container units for pharmaceutical use.
Klondike Gold Rush Shipping F1. Maritime History: 1897 to 1899 Pacific steamer rush to Skagway.
Klondike Skimmer X126. Marine Oil Spill Response and OPRC Regimes: Lamor brush skimmer model.
Kloosterboer X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping: Netherlands-based cold storage operator providing port-adjacent refrigerated warehousing and value-added services.
Klosek-McKinley Method X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Revised KMR correlation for LNG density from composition and temperature, mandated by GIIGNL.
Klueber X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Specialty lubricant manufacturer under Freudenberg supplying greases, gear oils, and chain lubricants for marine and industrial use.
Klueber Klueberoil X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Industrial gear oil range from Klueber used in selected marine reduction gear applications.
Klueber Klueberplex X61. Marine Lubricants and Cylinder Oils: Klueber grease line for heavily loaded plain and rolling element bearings.
Klystron X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Linear-beam tube transmitter used historically in S-band marine radars; largely superseded by magnetrons and SSPAs.
KM X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Vertical distance from keel to the transverse metacenter, equal to KB plus BM.
KM (Height of Metacentre) X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Sum of KB and BM; vertical distance from keel to M.
KM Sinar Bangun sinking (2018) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Indonesian passenger ferry that sank on Lake Toba on 18 June 2018 with more than 160 fatalities, investigated by Indonesia's KNKT (National Transportation Safety Committee).
KMI International Forum on Shipping and Logistics X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Annual Seoul event hosted by the Korea Maritime Institute.
KMPA X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Korea Maritime Pilots' Association, the national federation of South Korean licensed pilots.
KMST (Korean Maritime Safety Tribunal) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Korean specialised tribunal under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries that both investigates marine casualties and adjudicates seafarer responsibility, operating from Seoul with regional tribunals.
KMST Central Tribunal X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Apex tribunal of the KMST in Sejong that hears appeals from regional tribunals.
KMST Regional Tribunals X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Regional Korean Maritime Safety Tribunals based in Busan, Incheon, Mokpo, and Donghae.
KMTC (Korea Marine Transport Co.) X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: The Seoul-headquartered intra-Asia short sea container line operating throughout East and South-East Asia.
KN curve B1. Naval Architecture: Cross-curve of stability with reference at the keel.
KN curves X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Cross curves of stability giving the righting arm of form KN versus displacement at fixed heel angles, independent of KG.
KN Values X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary: Cross-curve values for righting arm calculations.
Knee X103. US Inland Waterway Towing and Barge: A vertical steel projection on the bow of a pushboat that bears against the stern transom of the lead barge in a face-up coupling.
Knife Sanitization X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH: Mid-shift sanitizer dipping and end-of-shift wash, rinse, and sanitize of cutting knives.
Knifefish X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A General Dynamics surface mine countermeasures unmanned undersea vehicle developed for the US Navy LCS MCM mission package.
KNKT (Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee whose marine sub-committee performs casualty investigations for Indonesia.
Knock (engine) B2. Marine Engineering: Abnormal combustion in gas/dual-fuel engines.
Knock Down Flatrack X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing: Folding flatrack supplied disassembled for return as flat panels.
Knock for Knock Clause X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses: A reciprocal allocation of liabilities used in offshore and towage contracts, including BIMCO Supplytime and Towcon forms.
Knock Nevis (Seawise Giant/Mont) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels: Largest ship ever built, 564,763 DWT ULCC (broken up 2010).
Knock out drum C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering: Liquid separator vessel at LNG and chemical terminals.
Knock-down barge X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: shallow-draft transport barge for project cargo.
Knock-down container X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Folding flatrack or tanktainer frame for empty reposition.
Knock-down test (lifeboat) X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary: Required by LSA Code 4.4.7.6 demonstrating self-righting of partially enclosed and totally enclosed lifeboats.
Knock-for-Knock A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial: Reciprocal indemnity arrangement in offshore and towage contracts.
Knock-for-Knock Agreement X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims: mutual waiver of recourse between contracting parties, common in offshore contracts.
Knock-for-Knock Indemnities X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms: Cross-indemnity clauses in offshore charterparties and salvage agreements interpreted by arbitral tribunals.
Knock-on effect X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Secondary failure precipitated by an initial casualty event.
Knock-Up Test X82. Saturation Diving and Offshore Diving Operations: Function test of bell mating and seal integrity before a dive.
Knockabout Schooner F1. Maritime History: Late nineteenth century New England fishing schooner without bowsprit.
Knockabout Sloop F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Sloop without a bowsprit.
Knoll D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology: Small isolated rounded elevation on the seabed.
Knot B3. Nautical Science: One nautical mile per hour.
Knot (Speed) D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science: Unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, used in observation reporting.
Knot sealer X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Shellac or alcohol-based coating used on timber but rarely on steel hulls.
Knot speed metric X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market: Maximum continuous and cruising speed in knots reported under MYBA central agency listings for yacht specifications.
Knot Tying Folk Art F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Decorative sailor's macrame.
Knot, Bowline F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Standard non-slipping loop knot.
Knot, Clove Hitch F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Two-half-hitch hitch used for securing a line to a spar.
Knot, lashing chain X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Slack-take-up loop sometimes formed in chain lashings, generally discouraged on container stacks.
Knot, Reef F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Square knot used for reefing sails.
Knot, Sheet Bend F5. The Reference Layer: Glossary, Units, Signals and Information Sources: Knot for joining two lines of unequal size.
Knotless Netting X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Net construction used in cod ends and brailers to reduce fish damage and crew injury.
Knots X31. Helicopter Operations on Ships: Wind speed unit used in helideck wind reports and operational limits.
Know Your Customer (KYC) X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation: Onboarding due diligence on counterparties.
Knowledge Verification Question X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ: A SIRE 2.0 human-factor question category that probes crew understanding of a procedure rather than asking the inspector to read it.
Known Loss X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses: A loss known to have occurred at policy inception, generally not insurable as it lacks the element of fortuity.
Known Loss Doctrine X108. Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs: The rule that no insurance attaches to a loss known to have occurred before inception of cover.
Knox-Johnston, Robin X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance: British sailor who in 1969 became the first to complete a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation and later founded the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
KNRM X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination: Koninklijke Nederlandse Redding Maatschappij, Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution since 1824.
Knuckle (azimuth steering) X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Mechanical interface between steering tube and propeller gear housing in a steerable thruster.
Knuckle boom X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: articulated crane geometry used on offshore supply vessels.
Knuckle Boom Crane X14. Offshore Oil and Gas Marine Operations: Articulating crane common on PSVs and CSVs.
Knudsen 3200 X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Dual-frequency chirp echosounder and sub-bottom profiler from Knudsen Engineering used on survey and research vessels.
Knudsen 3260 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Sub-bottom profiler from Knudsen Engineering used on survey vessels for shallow seismic imaging.
Knudsen Chirp X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: A widely deployed sub-bottom profiler product family used in hydrographic surveys.
Knudsen Chirp 3260 X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Specific chirp configuration of the Knudsen 3260 sub-bottom profiler.
Knudsen Pinger SBP X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Sub-bottom profiler line from Knudsen using low-frequency pinger sources for deeper penetration.
Knutsen OAS Shipping X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code: Norwegian owner of LNG carriers operating predominantly under long-term charters, often referenced as Knutsen LNG.
Kobe X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators: Japanese cable manufacturing center hosting Sumitomo Electric and NEC OCC cable plants.
Kobe Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at the Port of Kobe by ENEOS Ocean and Nippon Yuso.
Kobe Cruise Terminal X164. Cruise Industry, Brands, Ship Classes, and Terminals: The Port of Kobe cruise berths at the Naka Pier Cruise Terminal serving Japanese coastal and Asian itineraries.
Kobe Maritime Cluster F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Japanese port-city maritime community.
Kobe University Graduate School of Maritime Sciences X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: Japanese national university faculty offering deck and engine officer programs.
Kobelco X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate: Kobe Steel brand of welding consumables including SAW, FCAW, and SMAW products.
Kobelco propeller X38. Propellers, Stern Gear and Shaft Lines: Propellers from Kobelco group facilities, including stern-tube and seal products under the Kemel brand.
Kobelco Seal X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Stern tube sealing system supplied by Kobelco, inspected and renewed during drydock as part of shafting maintenance.
Kobenhavn X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History: Capital of Denmark and seat of the Danish Asiatic Company chartered in 1732.
Kobenhavn Maritime X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare: SIMAC, the Svendborg International Maritime Academy in Denmark.
Kobold turbine X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Italian vertical-axis tidal stream turbine concept tested in the Strait of Messina.
Kockums X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems: Swedish submarine designer and builder, part of Saab Kockums, originator of Stirling AIP.
Kockums Stirling X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Swedish AIP engine used in Gotland and Soryu classes.
Kockums system B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling: Yard panel-line system originally Swedish.
Kodiak X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets: USCG Base Kodiak, Alaska, supports HC-130J, MH-60T and cutters Alex Haley and Munro forward deployments.
Koehring X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: legacy US crane manufacturer.
KOGAS X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Korea Gas Corporation, terminal operator and licensor of KC-1 membrane system.
KOGNIFAI X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A Kongsberg digital ecosystem and platform that hosts maritime applications including autonomy services.
Kohlenklau Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Slang term in German bunker trade for coal bunkering operations now obsolete.
Kola Bay X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Bay on the Murmansk coast, ice-free year-round due to North Atlantic Drift.
Kolkata Pilots X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Pilots of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port serving the Hooghly River from Sagar Roads to Kolkata Dock System.
Kometa X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: Soviet-era 30 m hydrofoil designed by Rostislav Alekseyev, surface-piercing foils, widely exported.
Kommanditgesellschaft X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: German limited partnership form underpinning the KG ship fund market.
Kommandittselskap X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Norwegian limited partnership form underpinning KS ship project financings.
Kommunalkredit X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets: Austrian bank that has participated selectively in maritime infrastructure finance.
Kompetenz-Kompetenz X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Doctrine that the tribunal has power to rule on its own jurisdiction, codified in section 30 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
KOMSA (Korean Maritime Safety Audit) X146. Port State Control Regimes, MoUs, and Inspection Systems: A national audit programme conducted by the Republic of Korea complementing Tokyo MoU activity.
Kona Windsurfer F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: Long-distance windsurfer one-design.
Kondor PPU X159. Marine Pilotage, Pilot Districts, and Pilots' Associations: Russian-market PPU product range used in Black Sea and Baltic pilotage.
Kondor-class X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: A class of East German minesweepers of the 1970s, several of which were transferred to other navies.
Konecranes X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring: Finnish manufacturer of STS, RTG, RMG, and reach stackers.
Konecranes ELME X76. Stevedoring, Lashing and Cargo Securing: Konecranes group company supplying spreaders, formerly trading as Elme Spreader.
Konecranes Engineering X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport: Engineering services arm of Konecranes supporting heavy industrial lifting.
Konecranes Gottwald X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Mobile harbor crane brand acquired from Demag/Terex by Konecranes in 2017.
Konecranes Model 6 X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Generation-6 Gottwald mobile harbor crane with up to 200 tonnes capacity.
Konecranes Model 8 X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers: Largest Generation-6 mobile harbor crane with 300-tonne capacity for project and heavy cargo.
Konecranes Noell X46. Container Terminal Operations: The Konecranes business unit derived from the former Noell Mobile Systems of Germany, providing straddle carriers and automated stacking cranes.
Kong Harald X85. Ferries, Ro-Pax Operators and Routes: Hurtigruten ro-pax built 1993 deployed on the Bergen to Kirkenes coastal route.
Kongo class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: JMSDF Aegis DDG with SPY-1D, lead ship DDG-173.
Kongo-class destroyer X106. Naval Surface Combatants: JMSDF Aegis destroyer class of four ships, lead ship JS Kongo DDG-173 commissioned 1993.
Kongsberg X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Norwegian supplier of dynamic positioning, automation, and survey systems used on cable lay and installation vessels.
Kongsberg AutoChief X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Propulsion remote control system from Kongsberg Maritime often paired with K-Chief PMS.
Kongsberg AutoChief 600 X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Current production main engine remote control and safety system.
Kongsberg Autodocking X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: A Kongsberg automated berthing system used in trials of automated docking on commercial vessels.
Kongsberg C-Scope X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Vessel Traffic Service platform from Kongsberg Norcontrol.
Kongsberg Cyber Maritime X107. Maritime Cybersecurity and OT Security: Kongsberg's maritime cyber security service offering covering monitoring and consulting.
Kongsberg DataChief X19. Engine Room Watchkeeping and UMS Operations: Integrated automation system platform for monitoring and control.
Kongsberg Digital Simulation X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies: Norwegian provider of the K-Sim simulator family used by maritime academies across more than 60 countries.
Kongsberg DigitalTwin X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Vessel performance monitoring platform integrating CFD-derived performance baselines.
Kongsberg Discovery X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Kongsberg Maritime business area covering sonars, USBL and autonomous underwater vehicle products.
Kongsberg ECDIS Familiarization X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: A type-specific familiarization that SIRE 2.0 navigation chapters expect to be evidenced for each watch officer.
Kongsberg EM Series X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC: Kongsberg Maritime's family of multibeam echo sounders, including the EM 122, EM 124, EM 304, EM 712, and EM 2040.
Kongsberg Hugin X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography: Autonomous underwater vehicle family used for deepwater survey, owned by hydrographic and oil-and-gas operators including Fugro and DOF.
Kongsberg HUGIN AUV X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Norwegian autonomous underwater vehicle widely used for pipeline and cable surveys.
Kongsberg Hull Stress Monitoring System X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Hull monitoring offering from Kongsberg Maritime integrated with its bridge and automation systems.
Kongsberg Hydroid X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Kongsberg subsidiary, formerly Hydroid, that builds the REMUS family of AUVs.
Kongsberg integrated bridge X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations: Common bridge automation suite on modern cruise newbuilds.
Kongsberg K-Bridge SSR-25 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Kongsberg solid-state radar variant marketed within the K-Bridge family.
Kongsberg K-Chief B2. Marine Engineering: Integrated automation system for marine engineering plant.
Kongsberg K-Sim E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping: Major bridge/engine simulator product (illustrative).
Kongsberg KCM X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer: Cargo Monitoring System integrating tank gauging, ESD, and CTMS on many LNG carriers.
Kongsberg KS-1000 X168. Bridge Electronics: Radar, ECDIS, GMDSS, and IBS: Kongsberg AIS Class A transponder for SOLAS vessels.
Kongsberg Maritime X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Norwegian supplier of bridge, automation and dynamic positioning systems.
Kongsberg MRU 5 X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Motion reference unit model from Kongsberg providing pitch, roll, and heave data.
Kongsberg MRU 6 X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Higher specification motion reference unit in the Kongsberg Seatex MRU family.
Kongsberg Munin X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Compact AUV from Kongsberg in the lightweight survey class.
Kongsberg Norcontrol X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Norwegian supplier of VTS, port management and coastal surveillance systems.
Kongsberg Pre-Swirl X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards: Energy saving device installed forward of the propeller during drydock to redirect inflow and improve propulsive efficiency.
Kongsberg SAVe Energy X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: Lithium-ion battery energy storage product line from Kongsberg Maritime for hybrid ships.
Kongsberg Seaglider X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Underwater glider product acquired from the University of Washington and offered by Kongsberg.
Kongsberg Simrad X89. ECDIS and Bridge Equipment Makers: Kongsberg division supplying commercial fishing and small craft echo sounders and sonars.
Kongsberg US 305 P30 X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power: High-power azimuth thruster previously branded Rolls-Royce, now Kongsberg Maritime.
Koningsdam X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship delivered in 2016.
Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw X125. Superyacht Industry, Builders and Brokers: Royal title yard of Feadship at Aalsmeer and Makkum, builders of Symphony and Sherpa.
Konkan coast wave resource X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Indian wave resource zone along the Konkan coast referenced in early WEC studies by NIOT.
Konstantin Ushakov Maritime State University Novorossiysk X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: See Admiral Ushakov Maritime State University.
Kontek X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: 600 MW HVDC submarine cable between Bjæverskov, Denmark, and Bentwisch, Germany, in service since 1995.
Kontio X52. Polar Code, Arctic and Antarctic Shipping: Finnish state icebreaker built in 1987, sister of Otso.
Koppelverband X166. Inland Waterways, Ferries, RoRo, and Short Sea Shipping: A German term ("coupled convoy") for a self-propelled motor vessel mechanically coupled to one or more dumb barges in line ahead.
KOPRI X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes: Korea Polar Research Institute, Incheon, operates Araon icebreaker since 2009.
KORDI BWMS testing X18. Ballast Water, Biofouling and Antifouling: Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute, historical land-based BWMS test facility.
Korea (Republic of) PSC X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs: Tokyo MOU member; PSC conducted by Korea Coast Guard and KOMSA.
Korea Coast Guard X130. National Coast Guards and Cutter Fleets: South Korean KCG, established 1953, dissolved 2014, reestablished 2017, headquartered Incheon.
Korea Energy Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker supply at Korean ports by SK Energy, GS Caltex, and S Oil.
Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: KIMFT in Busan, the national crew certification and training body of South Korea.
Korea Maritime and Ocean University X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: KMOU in Busan, founded 1945, South Korea's specialized maritime national university, with College of Maritime Sciences and Colleges of Engineering and International Studies.
Korea Maritime and Ocean University (KMOU) X160. Maritime Academies, Universities, and STCW Certification: South Korean national maritime university in Busan founded in 1945, the largest Korean MET institution.
Korea Maritime Institute Research and Training X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities: KMI think tank in Busan, focused on maritime policy research alongside KMOU.
Korea Maritime Safety Tribunal X12. Maritime Casualties and Investigation: Marine casualty adjudication body of the Republic of Korea.
Korea P&I X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement: Korea Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association.
Korea P&I Club X145. P&I Clubs, War Risk Insurers, and Marine Insurance Markets: Korea Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, founded 2000, headquartered in Seoul; affiliate of the International Group.
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engine (KSE) X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration: Successor name to Doosan Engine after 2019 sale to HD Hyundai, continuing MAN B&W two-stroke production.
Korean Distant Water Fishing Fleet X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Vessels operating under MOF licenses in tuna, squid, and demersal fisheries worldwide.
Korean Marine Provisioning Association (KOMSA) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: National ISSA member representing Korean ship suppliers.
Korean Maritime Safety Tribunal adjudication function X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries: Quasi-judicial role of the KMST, distinct from purely safety-oriented investigation models, that determines seafarer responsibility for casualties.
Korean Navy MCM X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: The Republic of Korea Navy operates Ganghwa, Yangyang, and Naijasa-related classes for mine warfare in the Yellow Sea and Korea Strait.
Korean Re X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance: Korean Reinsurance Company, the only Korean reinsurer, with a global marine portfolio.
Korean Register X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: KR, Korean classification society and IACS member, founded 1960.
Korean Register (KR) X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations: IACS member since 1988, headquartered Busan.
Korean Register Academy F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: Class society training arm.
Korean Register Autonomous Ship Notation X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code: The class notation issued by Korean Register for vessels meeting its autonomy requirements.
Korean Register of Shipping X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: KR, IACS member headquartered in Busan.
Korean Sailing Federation F4. Recreational Boating, Yachting and Sport: National authority for sailing.
Korean Seafarers' Mission X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights: Korean Methodist and Presbyterian seafarers' mission with chaplaincies in major Korean ports and abroad.
Korean Ship Registry X98. Ship Registries and Flag States: Primary national registry of the Republic of Korea, complemented by KISR for international trading vessels.
Korean Tidal Power Plant Association X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: National grouping that has documented operations of the Sihwa Lake tidal range plant.
Korean Turtle Ship F1. Maritime History: Geobukseon, the armored vessel used by Yi Sun-sin in the 1590s.
Korean War Risk Pool X145. P&I Clubs, War Risk Insurers, and Marine Insurance Markets: Korean domestic war risk arrangement.
Korean War Wrecks F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: Underwater archaeological resource off the peninsula.
KoreMariCoat X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling: Generic term occasionally used in regional Korean specifications for marine coating systems.
KORMARINE X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Biennial Busan international shipbuilding exhibition, founded 1978.
KORMARINE Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards: Technical conference paired with the KORMARINE exhibition.
KORT nozzle B1. Naval Architecture: Accelerating ducted-propeller nozzle.
Koru X35. Yacht and Superyacht Industry: 127 m Oceanco-built three-masted schooner delivered 2023 for Jeff Bezos.
Kosher Provisioning X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Specialized chandler service, KSA or OU certification commonly required by Israeli and US Jewish crew.
Kosher Slaughter (Fishery Note) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Not applicable to capture fishing; included only to distinguish from livestock processing.
Kosmos Energy Bunker Procurement X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Procurement desk of Kosmos Energy for its FPSO and offshore support fleet.
Kotor X64. Cruise Industry Operators, Brands and Ships: Montenegrin cruise port at the head of the Bay of Kotor.
KOTUG X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal: Dutch towage company operating harbor, ocean, and emergency response tugs.
Kotug Canada X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Canadian harbor towage operator within the Kotug group.
KOTUG International X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage: Dutch towage group operating in Europe and other regions.
Kotug Smit Towage X79. Tugs and Towage Industry: Joint venture between Kotug and Smit acquired by Boluda Towage in 2019.
Kowloon Trade F1. Maritime History: Hong Kong-based China coastal trade.
Kozmino X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes: A Russian Far East crude-loading terminal whose ESPO blend exports to Asia have been a focal point of price-cap monitoring.
KPI X6. Container, Intermodal and Trade Codes: Key performance indicator used in terminal and shipping line operations.
KPI (Provisioning) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers: Cost per person per day, wastage percent, and complaint rate are the standard three metrics.
KPI Bridge Oil X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Bunker trader formed in 2019 by the merger of KPI Bridge Oil and OceanConnect Marine inside Bunker Holding.
KPI OceanConnect X111. Methanol, Ammonia and Alternative Marine Fuels: Marine fuel broker active in methanol and biofuel bunker transactions.
KPI Trend Analysis X150. Tanker Vetting: OCIMF SIRE, CDI, RightShip, and TMSA: The operator analysis of KPI direction (improving, stable, declining) that TMSA Stage 3 and 4 require.
Kpler X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Paris-based commodity intelligence firm that acquired MarineTraffic in 2023.
Kpler MarineTraffic X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence: Combined offering branding MarineTraffic services under the Kpler group.
Kpone Cable Landing Station X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Cable landing site in Ghana serving WACS and other West African systems.
KPP Shipbreaking X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A cash buyer historically active in the end-of-life vessel market.
KQ X162. Naval Architecture, Stability, Resistance, and Structural Design: Non-dimensional propeller torque coefficient KQ equals Q divided by (rho times n squared times D to the fifth).
KR X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary: See Korean Register of Shipping.
KR (Korean Register of Shipping) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation: Classification society occasionally engaged in IHM and SoC services in Asian recycling yards.
KR (Korean Register) X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection: IACS member classification society.
KR +KRS1 X142. Classification Societies and Class Notations: KR Hull principal notation indicating construction surveyed by KR.
KR Compliance Verification X158. IMO Conventions, Protocols, Codes, and Resolutions: Surveys and audits conducted by recognized organizations under the RO Code on behalf of flag administrations.
KR Cyber X48. Maritime Cybersecurity: Korean Register notation scheme addressing cyber resilience of ships and on board systems.
KR Cyber Safety X148. Maritime Cybersecurity, IACS Cyber Rules, and Incidents: The Korean Register notation series "KR-CSP" for cyber safety on ships.
KR HSM X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges: Hull stress monitoring class notation issued by Korean Register of Shipping.
KR Surveyor X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying: A field surveyor employed by the Korean Register of Shipping for classification and statutory work on Korean-flag and international vessels.
KR-CON X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Korean Register classification information database including rules and forms.
KRACK X25. Maritime Cybersecurity, OT and IT: Key Reinstallation Attack on WPA2, disclosed 2017, affecting Wi-Fi confidentiality.
Kraft Paper Dunnage X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care: Heavy paper laid between cargo tiers.
Kraft Predator X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: Seven-function spatially-correspondent manipulator from Kraft TeleRobotics.
Kraft TeleRobotics X65. ROVs, AUVs, USVs and Marine Robotics: US manufacturer of force-feedback master controllers and Predator manipulators used on work-class ROVs and submersibles.
Kraken F2. Maritime Culture, Heritage, Archaeology, Art and Museums: North Atlantic legendary sea monster, recorded by Pontoppidan in 1755.
Kraken FPSO X153. Offshore Drilling Rigs, FPSOs, and Offshore Vessels: Bumi Armada FPSO operating on the Kraken heavy oil field for EnQuest in the UK North Sea.
Kraken Hot Work Permit X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention: A representative yard hot work permit system used at compliant facilities.
Kral X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Austrian manufacturer of screw pumps used for fuel oil and lube oil duty.
Kral KF X63. Marine Auxiliary Machinery and Pumps: Three-screw pump series with cartridge construction for marine fuel duty.
Kraljevica Shipyard X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders: Croatian builder that produced a series of escort tugs to RAL designs.
Krasnoyarsk Ship Lift X33. Inland Navigation and Barge Operations: Inclined plane ship lift on the Yenisei River at the Krasnoyarsk Dam.
Krew Welfare Initiatives F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions: ISWAN and Sailors' Society programs.
Krieger Bunker Service X72. Bunkering Hubs and Bunker Suppliers: Smaller German Hamburg based bunker delivery firm serving inland barges and short sea vessels.
Kriegers Flak X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay: Baltic Sea offshore wind farm developed by Vattenfall and the world's first project sharing an offshore grid connection with Germany via the Combined Grid Solution.
Krill X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography: Shrimp-like crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea.
Krill (Antarctic) X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations: Euphausia superba; CCAMLR-managed Antarctic fishery cornerstone species.
Krill exclusion device X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind: Conceptual screen design for marine intake structures, including OTEC cold water pipes.
Krill Fishery D4. Fisheries, aquaculture, blue economy and marine resources: Antarctic krill harvest regulated by CCAMLR.
Krill Trawl X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management: Pelagic gear designed to filter Euphausia superba, often with continuous pumping arrangements.
Krill Trawler X131. Commercial Fisheries, Trawler Fleets and Seafood Processors: Specialized continuous-trawl vessel used by Aker BioMarine, CNFC and Rimfrost for Antarctic krill.
Krilo Shipping X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators: Croatian operator (Kapetan Luka) running fast catamarans on Split, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik routes.
KrisEnergy Cable Vessel X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines: Misc industry vessel chartered for SE Asia cable work.
Krishnapatnam X116. Global Bunker Anchorages, Hubs and Supply Infrastructure: Indian east-coast deepwater port with limited bunker capability.
KRISO X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules: Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering, source of public domain KCS and KVLCC hulls.
KRISO Container Ship (KCS) B1. Naval Architecture: Benchmark hull form for CFD validation.
Kriton-class X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures: The Hellenic Navy designation for its ex-Belgian Tripartite-class minehunters.
Krivak class X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture: Soviet/Russian Project 1135 ASW frigate.
Krohne BM 100 X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying: Microwave radar tank gauge produced by Krohne used for level measurement in cargo and bunker tanks.
Krohne Optimass X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels: Coriolis mass flow meter series used for LNG custody transfer.