Sinokor Merchant Marine to deploy AI in groundbreaking project

KR (Korean Register) has partnered with Sinokor Merchant Marine and HD Hyundai Marine Solution (HD HMS) to enhance ship maintenance through condition-based maintenance (CBM) technology powered by artificial intelligence.

A statement explained this collaboration will transform how vessels’ main engines and generators are monitored and maintained.

The project will deploy advanced CBM systems on two Sinokor container ships, an 1,800-TEU and an 8,000-TEU vessel.

KR has been developing core technologies for fault diagnosis and prognosis since 2017, applying artificial intelligence (AI) to critical ship machinery such as engines, generators, pumps and switchboards. This work includes creating fault flowcharts, analysing big data collected from experimental failure scenarios, and developing sophisticated AI models.

To ensure seamless integration aboard vessels, KR has adopted machine learning operations to develop full-lifecycle technical services.

As part of this joint project, Sinokor will provide maintenance history data, while HD HMS will supply past operational data. KR will develop big data analytics, AI algorithms, and software to apply the technology to ships.

KR R&D division executive vice president Kim Daeheon said, “By applying CBM technology to ship enginerooms, this joint development project will serve as a significant foundation for transforming vessel maintenance and collecting big data to advance smart shipping technology. Moving forward, KR plans to expand CBM applications to various ship equipment, including low-flashpoint fuel supply systems and batteries, creating comprehensive lifecycle technical services that will drive the future of maritime operations.”