Korea-based autonomous navigation technology company Avikus has announced a partnership with class society DNV, with the two organisations to collaborate on the development and approval of autonomous vessel systems.
Avikus is currently undergoing DNV’s System Qualification process for its autonomous navigation technology, HiNAS Control, with the goal of achieving the world’s first Type Approval of its kind by the end of this year.
“We are excited to be working towards the first Type Approval for autonomous navigation solutions under DNV’s regulations. As this is a world-first initiative, we are navigating unexpected challenges, but our close collaboration is establishing verification standards and methodologies,” said Lim Do Hyeong, CEO of Avikus.
“This milestone is significant for both DNV, which is at the forefront of setting international standards for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), and Avikus, which is advancing and commercialising autonomous navigation technology. Avikus will continue to support DNV’s efforts and collaborate across various areas to further develop and approve this technology.”
The HiNAS Control system is a standard specification for all HD Hyundai new builds, with more than 170 sets ordered to date. The system integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and data from various sensors and navigation equipment with augmented reality (AR) to assist navigators by autonomously avoiding collisions while maintaining optimal routes and speeds.
