HD Hyundai Avicus Leads Global Standards for Autonomous Operation

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Avicus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai's ship autonomous operation, is accelerating the commercialization of autonomous operation technology.

HD Hyundai announced on the 7th that Avicus recently obtained type approval for the autonomous operation system 'Hinas Control' from the Norwegian Register of Shipping (DNV).

Hainas Control, which received formal approval this time, is an autonomous operation system that integrates cognitive-judgment-control functions, and is a solution that recognizes surrounding ships and obstacles on its own, judges operational conditions, and controls them to avoid collisions.

This is the first time that the mass-produced autonomous operation system, which is not limited to a specific ship or project but can be applied universally to various ships, has been internationally recognized. As a result, Heinas Control can be installed without additional verification, increasing application efficiency, and it is expected to help improve the reliability of global ship owners.

Avicus worked closely with Norwegian Shipping for more than three years to jointly define the safety requirements of autonomous navigation systems and set up a verification system. The verification system and evaluation criteria prepared this time are expected to become a major reference frame for related standards in the future at the time when international standards for autonomous operation have not yet been established.

In particular, as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is discussing the MASS Code for autonomous ships, the approval and verification system is expected to be used to establish detailed technical standards in the future. Through this, Avicus is expected to secure a foundation to respond more efficiently to changes in international regulations in the future, and Heinas Control is expected to establish itself as a standard technology in the global autonomous operation market.

"This type approval shows that Avicus' autonomous operation technology has been recognized for its global level of safety and reliability," said CEO of Avicus Lim Do-hyung. "Based on synergy with HD Hyundai Group, we will simultaneously lead the commercialization of autonomous operation technology and establishment of international standards."

Hainas Control began to be applied as a standard specification to ships built by HD Hyundai in 2023, and the cumulative order has reportedly exceeded 500 ships so far.

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