KR launches new digital platforms to drive data-based decarbonisation in shipping

Classification society Korean Register (KR) on Tuesday (11 November) has launched two new digital platforms, PILOT and POWER, designed to support the shipping industry in developing optimal carbon-reduction strategies and enhancing operational efficiency.

PILOT is short for Platform for Insightful Low-emission Transitions while POWER is short for Performance evaluation for Operational characteristics, Weather and aging Effect and fuel consumption Review. 

As the EU’s greenhouse gas regulations, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime, are already in force, the delay in the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) adoption of its Net-Zero Framework has heightened uncertainty over future global regulatory developments.

Amid this complex landscape, shipping companies are seeking solutions that can help them evaluate various emission-reduction options and operational strategies based on objective data, while considering both cost and regulatory risks. Developed in response to these industry needs, KR’s new platforms enable efficient and data-driven decision-making for sustainable fleet management.

PILOT allows users to design and assess customised greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction scenarios using each vessel’s technical specifications and operational data. 

The platform automatically calculates vessel-specific emissions and compliance costs based on actual emission data reported to the IMO and the EU, while evaluating the cost-effectiveness and reduction potential of introducing energy-saving devices (ESDs) and alternative fuels to recommend the most viable strategies. It also supports the establishment of mid- to long-term plans by simulating possible future regulatory developments.

Meanwhile, POWER visualises ship performance and fuel efficiency by analysing data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) along with weather and ocean condition information. This helps ship operators easily understand their vessels’ current operational status and identify areas for improvement, enabling them to formulate optimal, data-driven voyage strategies.

LEE Hyungchul, Chairman & CEO of KR, said: “The shipping industry is facing the dual challenge of establishing practical emission-reduction strategies while improving operational efficiency under a changing regulatory environment. 

“PILOT and POWER embody KR’s accumulated expertise and data-driven analytical capabilities, providing shipowners intelligence that enables informed decisions and promotes the sustainable development of the maritime sector.”

Note: KR-PILOT and KR-POWER are available through KR’s integrated digital service platform, KR-DAON.

Photo credit: Korean Register
Published: 12 November, 2025