On 16 December Avikus, HD Hyundai’s Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced that it had signed a supply contract with H-Line Shipping for its AI-driven autonomous navigation solution for commercial vessels, called ‘HiNAS Control.’
Developed by Avikus, HiNAS Control is an AI-based autonomous navigation system that integrates information from various navigation equipment and sensors to guide and control vessels along the optimal route and speed. Through this contract, H-Line Shipping plans to first apply HiNAS Control to five vessels as a first batch to validate its safety and efficiency, with the intention to expand its deployment to as many as 30 vessels by next year.
Technological innovation is essential to actively address increasingly stringent environmental regulations and create a sustainable future. The adoption of HiNAS Control is expected to strengthen our global competitiveness.
…said Myung-deuk Seo, CEO, H-Line Shipping.
In addition to the supply of the solution, the two companies will pursue deeper collaboration encompassing technical support and data analysis to enhance system performance and continuously drive value for H-Line’s fleet operations.
Moreover, H-Line Shipping stated that the adoption of autonomous navigation solutions aims to enhance the safety of vessel operations, reduce crew workload, and effectively respond to environmental regulations through fuel savings.
The signing ceremony was attended by Sung-joon Kim, CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, Do-hyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus, and Myung-deuk Seo, CEO of H-Line Shipping.
This contract serves as another opportunity to validate the safety and efficiency of HiNAS Control. We will expand our collaborations not only with domestic shipping companies but also with global players in the maritime industry.
…said Do-Hyeong Lim, CEO, Avikus.
Furthermore, Avikus was the first in the industry to commercialize an autonomous navigation solution that corresponds to Level 2 of the IMO’s autonomous ship, which allows for a remotely controlled ship with seafarers on board.
Previously, Avikus demonstrated up to a 15% fuel saving during a 9,334 km trial voyage, exemplifying the tangible economic and environmental advantages of autonomous navigation.
