Autonomous navigation technology gets double registry approval

Control was successfully transferred between the integrated digital monitoring centre at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea and the digital convergence centre at the global R&D centre in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

Each ROC has an integrated bridge system similar to those installed on commercial ships for safe navigation and monitoring during voyages and within ports.

The demonstration was undertaken within the regulatory framework of South Korea’s advanced industry regulatory sandbox project, overseen by the country’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Conditional approval under this framework enabled HD Hyundai to conduct practical tests, such as remote manoeuvring and collision avoidance in congested waters.

“HD Hyundai’s remote-control technology has proven critical for the commercialisation of autonomous vessels, demonstrating both safety and reliability,” said a representative from Korean Register.

A spokesperson from LISCR said, “The introduction of autonomous navigation and collision avoidance systems can significantly enhance safety at sea and protection of the marine environment.”

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