ABS and HD Hyundai to develop autonomous ship enginerooms

HD Hyundai is one of the most advanced companies developing and commercialising autonomous navigation technology.

“Through this agreement with ABS, we expect to further advance autonomous vessel technology that will support autonomous engineroom operations as well as safety management,” said HD Hyundai president and chief executive Ki-sun Chung.

The scope of this MoU builds on the previous strategic framework agreement the companies signed at the 2022 CES. Under that agreement, ABS worked with HD Hyundai subsidiaries Avikus and Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering to develop and verify autonomous technologies.

“This is an exciting time for innovation and technology breakthroughs in maritime, and we are looking forward to continuing to evolve industry solutions with HD Hyundai to drive more efficient operations and advances in safety, addressing the challenges of today and those in the future,” said ABS chairman, president and chief executive Christopher Wiernicki.

There were several major achievements from the strategic framework agreement, including demonstrating technology developed by Avikus enabling 180,000-m³ LNG carrier Prism Courage to sail in autonomous mode, under direct supervision, for roughly half of its voyage across the Pacific Ocean.

“The Prism Courage voyage was a milestone for the entire shipping industry and demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions to contribute to safe navigation at sea,” said Mr Wiernicki.

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