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Oslo Norway and Paris La Défense, 21st June, 2022 – Marlink, the smart network group, and leading classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) have signed an agreement to accelerate the delivery of cyber-secure digital tools and safety services in the maritime industry.

The agreement links Marlink’s smart hybrid connectivity with the remote digital and safety services provided by BV. Having identified crossovers in their mutual customer base, the partners will collaborate to enable maritime stakeholders to more easily adopt cyber-strengthened digital tools and applications using the Marlink network.

The partners have put in place a working group to support shipowners around improving the cyber-security of vessel data collection and facilitating compliance with regulation. This will support remote and digital operation modes on a journey to smarter, remote and, ultimately, autonomous ships with zero-emission.

Through their experience, Marlink and Bureau Veritas identified the need for dedicated channels of co-operation, recognising a common interest in removing the barriers to smarter, cleaner vessel operations. The two organisations will seize opportunities to work outside the silos that have held back the industry from accessing data that can lower operating costs, save fuel and drive compliance.

The partner program will be expanded over time, with a proactive approach towards new areas of collaboration bringing in new initiatives where possible, ultimately leading the industry into new eras around smart shipping, unmanned and autonomous vessels. As well as simplifying implementation of cyber security standards for shipyards, the agreement is ‘open source’, enabling third party application providers, start-ups and software developers to participate where appropriate.

“This is a partnership with real purpose whose foremost point is to take action to integrate digital tools and services that can bring value for shipowners and encourage and further develop cyber-secure, innovative Class operations,” said Matthieu de Tugny, President, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore. “BV is dedicated to helping our clients understand and manage the challenges of decarbonization and adopt the digital tools that can support the transition.

“Shipowners face huge efficiency and compliance challenges over the next decade and these need to be considered now to create a future-proof path that can integrate core operational components onboard and ashore,” said Tore Morten Olsen, President, Maritime, Marlink. “Digitalisation is critical to improving voyage optimisation and vessel performance, achieving regulatory compliance and meeting ESG goals, but shipowners shouldn’t have to act as project managers – this partnership means they can streamline and simplify their digital journey based on Class guidelines and recommendations.”

Source: https://www.seanews.co.uk/maritime-events/bureau-veritas-and-marlink-improving-digital-connectivity-and-integration-for-class-operations/

In welcoming the IMO’s revised guidelines for inspections, the international freight transport insurer TT Club exhorts governments to report findings to IMO on 2021 inspections as well as to increase the volume of inspections carried out.

This would helpfully inform the international maritime regulator and support industry players who are striving to ensure safety and reduce dangerous incidents.

Revised Guidelines for the Implementation of the Inspection of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs) issued last month by the IMO are aimed at helping governments to implement a uniform and safe inspection programme.

The IMO Circular (MSC.1/Circ.1649) seeks to broaden the inspections undertaken and align fully with safety guidance developed during the last decade (previous guidelines date from 2012).

Specifically, governments are now requested to select from all cargo types, rather than simply declared dangerous goods, for inspection. Furthermore, the guidance takes account of the issuance of the CTU Code, revisions of container safety regulations and the need to minimise the movement of invasive pests. The Circular also notes the continuing low rate submission of inspection reports and encourages an increase in such inspections.

Peregrine Storrs-Fox, TT’s Risk Management Director, remarked: “With the string of container ship fire casualties and fatal incidents at storage facilities, most recently at Chittagong (Chattogram), in our minds, our current concerns are manifest.

“They constantly remind us of the importance of adequate safety procedures in packing, handling and transporting the array of cargoes that have the potential to cause catastrophic incidents.

“With only five of the 179 governments affiliated with IMO submitting reports on inspections at the last Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) sub-committee meeting in September 2021, the industry urgently seeks more collaborative support from governments in combatting the potential circumstances and cargo packing practices that cause dangerous incidents.

“It would be much appreciated if more national reports undertaken during 2021 can still be reported for consideration at the next CCC this September. However, TT calls for a viable sample of inspections in future based on the new guidelines. In this regard, TT would urge strongly that governments enter dialogue with industry to understand how the latter can work with enforcement agencies to improve safety.”

Source: https://securityjournaluk.com/imo-member-states-inspections/

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard to regulate the exchange of data and maritime information in a secure way.

IEC 63173-2 SECOM is a new standard developed with Voyage Information Service within Sea Traffic Management (STM). The new interface works for transfer of S-100 products and can also be used for other formats.

Development started in 2019 and the final version was published on 30 May.

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“Route exchange in the STM Validation project was the starting point. However, in the standardisation work the scope was expanded from voyage plans and navigational warnings to include exchange of all S-100 based products”, said Björn Andreasson STM Testbed Manager.

“SECOM is an exchange layer that guarantees that different services and software exchange data the same way,” added Hannu Peiponen Chair of the Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems Committee at IEC.

“For manufacturers of maritime systems this eliminates the need to support several different service interfaces for different services and products. If a service or product works with one actor using it, it will work with all.

“This will make it easier to provide valuable end-user services to the maritime community to increase safety and efficiency while at the same time opens a possibility to reduce the environmental footprint”.

SECOM aims to be a key reference point for interoperability of the same magnitude as standard data formats and common authentication methods.

Source: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/iec-publishes-new-standard-for-maritime-data-security/

PUBLISHED JUL 6, 2022 5:18 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE

The National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (NMLEA) has selected HudsonCyber’s innovative cyber risk management program, PortLogixTM, to drive organizational cybersecurity resilience in its recently launched port digitalization and accreditation initiative. Unique in the maritime industry, PortLogix enables cybersecurity self-assessment, program management, dynamic investment and resource planning, real-time trend analysis, and long-term benchmarking.

Launched in early 2021, PortLogix has since served a wide range of port authorities, terminal operators, and port community systems around the world. Part of its success lies in the fact that PortLogix integrates the cybersecurity best practices and standards published by NIST, ISO and ENISA and seamlessly harmonizes them with national and IMO regulatory requirements. Significantly, PortLogix’s maturity-model approach and vendor-agnostic recommendations have also been embraced by many leading global insurance brokerages and underwriters to support the evolving cybersecurity insurance market in the global maritime industry.

As the maritime industry rapidly digitalizes, the physical and cyber threat landscapes are increasingly overlapping. To address the growing threat to the maritime sector, the NMLEA has launched its Maritime Security Accreditation and Digitization Program (“MARSEC ADaPt”) to establish a baseline pre-requisite standard that will enhance and drive maritime security readiness and resiliency. The program will integrate asset digitalization capabilities with maritime security vulnerability assessments, training, exercises, and cybersecurity.

As part of its MARSEC ADaPt implementation, the Tampa Port Authority d/b/a Port Tampa Bay successfully completed its PortLogix implementation this past May. After engaging and committing to the cybersecurity assessment process, Ken Washington, Chief Information Officer and Mark Dubina, Vice President of Security at Port Tampa Bay, expressed their enthusiasm and strong support for the PortLogix evaluation and assessment process.

NMLEA founded MARSEC ADaPt on the core capabilities of two key organizations: ARES Security and HudsonCyber. ARES Security drives the accreditation initiative by digitizing critical maritime infrastructure, known as Digital Twins, and offering digital data to optimize security risk management, vulnerability analysis, and security training functions. HudsonCyber drives cybersecurity resilience through its award-winning platform, port-tailored platform PortLogix.

“Ports will benefit through a reduction in annual costs associated with ongoing Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulatory compliance,” said NMLEA Executive Director Mark DuPont. “Through the NMLEA MARSEC ADaPt Program, ports will be able to implement a nationally-recognized baseline standard for maritime security – a standard that has not previously been established.”

“Advancements in maritime digitalization are accelerating and have broad security implementations for today’s ports and port terminal operators. It makes data security a top concern for port executives,” added Max Bobys, vice president of HudsonCyber. “Through in-depth multi-stakeholder engagement, we’re able to not only assess a port’s overall cybersecurity capabilities, we’re also able to drive cross-functional cybersecurity awareness and from there facilitate consensus-driven buy-in regarding prioritization and resource allocation decision-making. And that ultimately drives organization wide cultural change, improved accountability, and board level engagement.”

Source: https://www.maritime-executive.com/index.php/corporate/hudsoncyber-portlogix-selected-as-cybersecurity-core-of-marsec-program

ITLink OS Updates represents an important step towards digital enablement for customers through complete standardisation of IT across the fleet

Marlink has added another solution to its ITLink portfolio. ITLink OS Updates is the latest tool to enable maritime customers to stay safe and compliant through remotely managed updates of the IT operating systems (OS), thus enhancing cybersecurity.

ITLink OS Updates is simple to implement and represents an important step towards digital enablement for customers through complete standardisation of IT across the fleet. It provides first line protection against cyber threats, improved performance of PCs and servers, by ensuring operating systems have the latest updates and security patches and reports status to a shoreside dashboard.

As digitalisation impacts more areas of fleet operations, managers need to ensure to receive relevant OS data reliably in close to real-time to remain fully compliant. IMO regulations now require new standards of cyber awareness and process onboard ship and third party vetting systems for tanker owners specify much stricter standards.

Out of date operating systems can cause serious issues with performance and user experience and are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Previously, crews had to wait for CDs or risk higher data consumption for over-the-air updates but ITLink OS Updates is fully optimised for satellite connectivity, saving around 80 per cent of the data typically consumed when rolling out OS updates to a fleet.

ITLink OS Updates enables significant efficiency gains for shipping companies, allowing crew and fleet managers to focus on their daily tasks and operations onboard rather than implement monthly OS updates. Marlink’s expert ITLink team works closely with maritime customers to identify solutions that best suit their IT resources and business needs. This includes fast, automated updates across all PCs to keep the ship up to date with tasks completed in as little as one day with full shoreside support.

“Achieving the kind of efficiency gains and compliance reporting required for safer, smarter vessel operations means the full embrace of IT enablement by ship and shore on equal terms,” said Nicolas Furgé, president, digital, Marlink. “Owners and ship managers who want to take digitalisation to the next level can use ITLink to secure their remote operations, reduce vessel visits, save costs and let their crew focus on key tasks; it’s a complete solution for smarter shipping.”

Source: https://thedigitalship.com/news/maritime-satellite-communications/item/7945-marlink-adds-remote-update-function-to-itlink-portfolio

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has said it will continue developing industry-wide capabilities by strengthening research and development, piloting maritime technologies (MarineTech), and developing maritime cybersecurity capabilities. This is expected to bolster the country’s resilience and capacity to deal with disruptions.

During the recent MarineTech Conference, MPA signed two memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with industry partners. The MarineTech Conference is held from 5 to 6 April and brings together global industry leaders and stakeholders to speak on key growth areas for investment, emerging technology trends, start-up showcases, and demand outlooks for maritime technology. Experts will also put forward a roadmap on developments in maritime cybersecurity, data analytics, and the latest applications for smart port and shipping automation.

At the conference, the Senior Minister of State for Transport, Chee Hong Tat, announced the launch of the Maritime Singapore Additive Manufacturing Landscape Report to provide a roadmap for companies to experiment with new practices in additive manufacturing. Titled ‘Charting the Way Forward’, the landscape report provides an overview of maritime additive manufacturing capabilities in Singapore and shares learning points from previous trials and adoption processes. This is the first joint publication developed by MPA together with the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster and Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), according to an MPA press statement.

Further, at the event, SSA announced an MoU with MPA and seven industry partners. Under the agreement, a Maritime Cybersecurity Roundtable will be established where participants will recommend initiatives to improve maritime cybersecurity collaboration through information sharing, growing a leading talent pool for maritime cyber skills in Singapore, and facilitating greater awareness and access to maritime cyber solutions and talents. The first roundtable meeting will be held later this year.

At the event, the Sea Transport Industry Development Plan (IDP) was expanded to include all subsectors in Sea Transport, such as ship chandlers, shipbrokers, marine surveyors, ship management, and ship operators. The Sea Transport IDP for Ship Agency, Harbour Craft, and Bunkering was first launched by MPA in 2020 to encourage digital transformation by companies, through a step-by-step guide on digital solutions to adopt at each stage of their growth. It is a joint initiative with the Infocomm Media Development Authority, Enterprise Singapore, and SkillsFuture Singapore as part of the SME Go Digital Programme.

MPA will also extend funding support for the adoption of pre-approved digital solutions beyond 31 December 2022 to benefit-eligible maritime companies on an ongoing basis. With the expansion, more than 3,000 SMEs in the Sea Transport subsectors will be eligible to apply for co-funding.

Tat stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of new technologies by businesses and individuals and opened up new collaborations across geographies and sectors. This provides opportunities for MarineTech companies to start-up and scale-up. “With support from our tripartite partners and research institutions over the years, Singapore is now home to a thriving MarineTech ecosystem. We will build on this momentum to achieve our aspiration of becoming the Silicon Valley for MarineTech, focusing on digitalisation, innovation, and partnerships,” he said.

Source: https://opengovasia.com/singapore-explores-plans-to-develop-maritime-tech-cybersecurity/

Japanese shipping company ‘K’ Line has introduced a new AI-based cyber security platform, to safeguard ship-shore communications on its managed fleet and strengthen its infrastructure as it moves forward with its ongoing digitalisation strategy.

The company will use the Cybereason system from Cybereason Japan Corp, a local affiliate of the Boston-based cyber defence firm, adopting its monitoring and analysis service for detection and response to cyber threats.

Cybereason builds machine learning engines and processing systems that analyse large amounts of data within organisations to deliver a cyber-attack prevention platform that visualises and prevents various cyber threats.

“Nowadays, it has become quite difficult to prevent highly sophisticated cyber-attacks by the ship’s conventional security solutions such as anti-virus software and firewalls, which have been the main security measures for ships,” ‘K’ Line said, in a statement.

“In order to enhance the ship’s preventive security measures against intrusions and strengthen the response after intrusions, we have introduced a new cyber security platform, Cybereason. It includes NGAV (Next Generation Anti-Virus), which can prevent all types of malware, and EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), which is able to detect and respond to cyber threats that have slipped through conventional security solutions.”

“In addition, the cyber security experts monitor the shipboard security 24/7 through Cybereason MDR service. This unified cyber security platform and security monitoring service surely help to enhance the shipboard cyber resilience of our vessels both before and after any threat intrusions.”

Source: https://smartmaritimenetwork.com/2022/07/05/k-line-rolls-out-new-cyber-platform/

Digitalisation is almost as close to the top of shipping industry priorities as its cousin decarbonisation. The two are inextricably linked, one the enabler of the other, or at least the means to improve performance until the new fuels the industry needs become available.

Digital tools offer the means to respond to multiple challenges: enabling owners to calculate and report fuel consumption, making voyages more efficient by providing supporting navigational data or connecting crew.

As we have observed before on these pages, the real challenge is the interface of digitalisation and people in ways that keep mariners focused on key tasks, improve human performance and support health and welfare.

The latest in a series of reports commissioned from consultant Thetius by communications provider Inmarsat asks three important questions of the shipping industry. First, what value should the maritime sector place on human factors when considering the digital transformation of the shipping industry?

Next, what role does human performance play in building a lean, competitive, digitalised, and profitable merchant shipping operation? And finally, how do human factors interrelate with digital processes, procedures, and technologies to create a ship that delivers the right outcomes for its owners and a safe and stimulating environment for its crew?

The importance of the maritime workforce to making the global economy work cannot be overstated and the trajectory of development in the shipping industry makes it clear that skilled, motivated, and well cared for seafarers will be pivotal to its ability to meet both its business and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations.

Instead of allowing maritime professionals to become distrustful or even fearful of digital and emerging technologies, the report finds that the sector must recognise the continued importance of human capital and work hard to bring crews along on the journey.

Newer, better ways of working are possible it says, with digital tools and connectivity creating happier and more productive ships. Entirely new and exciting roles are emerging and growing rapidly, the report claims.

However, the fact that half of the seafarers questioned believe that there will be a 25% reduction in job opportunities within five years, suggests that more needs to be done to highlight how those roles will be evolved or replaced.

The challenge is made greater by the fact that seafarer happiness is at an all-time low. Societal and generational expectations and ambitions are changing, but life at sea has stagnated for many.

The report calls the addition of internet connectivity requirements to the MLC a paradigm shift, addressing as it does one of the key concerns of today’s maritime professionals. Our own analysis suggests it will be nothing like as simple as it sounds and whether the expected low barrier to connectivity is delivered in practice remains to be seen.

Excepting the obstacles, connectivity is now ubiquitous in developed nations and increasingly prevalent in developing ones – it will increase again when new satellite constellations come online.

Seafarers around the world should be able to look forward to keeping in touch with family and friends and accessing an array of platforms and digital services that have the potential to improve their lives at sea. This future may not be evenly distributed though.

The benefits of a digital fleet are clear. Though there is always a loss prevention expert ready to argue the opposite, a connected workforce should be happier and more motivated. At the business end, the opportunity to gather more data from the ship (without having to physically collect it themselves) provides crews with the visibility needed to build effective strategies for decarbonisation.

Though it should be obvious by now, remember too that digital transformation is not synonymous with autonomous or remote controlled ships. Digitalisation will instead offer an enrichment of seafaring job roles and humans will remain at the very centre of the digital era in shipping, the Thetius team believes.

Digital and connected tools can boost human performance and compliment human skills and by aligning digital tools with the needs of the seafarer, the process of technology-led improvements in decarbonisation and crew management will develop quicker and be more effective, it reckons.

When operators realise that the modern ship is a complex socio-technical system that requires the co-operation of human and machine, a bigger picture emerges. Liberated from routine and mundane tasks, humans can better focus on more complex decision making and make judgements with the help of better situational awareness.

For any of this to happen however, the industry must continue to attract talented and dedicated people. And we should add, the industry should recognise the need to empower those people into leadership roles with appropriate responsibility.

The digital transformation will provide new ways of delivering training and encourage retention through better working conditions, but will also require training new skills and expertise, the researchers conclude.

What is also clear from the survey is that more needs to be done to ensure that human factors are considered properly in the design of digital maritime systems and the seafaring workforce is invested in the digitisation process.

A critical finding suggests that seafarers may be more ready for change than many imagine. Two in five crew members (40% of those surveyed) who work with digital technology at sea today point to shortcomings in systems design and lack of user friendliness. The figure suggests a group of users with frustrated expectations and a progressive mindset which owners seeking to retain maritime professionals would do well to consider.

Source: https://voyagerww.com/blogs/better-technology-for-safer-seafaring/

Yara and tech company Kongsberg have created the ship YARA Birkeland which is all set to become the world’s first crewless cargo ship with zero carbon footprint. Finally, the container shipping industry has taken the next giant leap- viz the introduction of autonomous cargo ships. Although the concept of a self-steering cargo ship might sound like a scene from a sci-fi movie, autonomous cargo vessels are no longer a distant vision. Today, we will provide you with a very interesting report on the first zero-emission and autonomous cargo vessel and its long-term implications for the container shipping industry.

A brief introduction to autonomous vessels for container shipping industry

Over the years, the container shipping industry has been pioneering new technologies to ensure a quick transition to green shipping. Any ship that can navigate without human intervention and with the help of artificial intelligence programmes is called an autonomous ship. These ships are all set to revolutionize the ocean freight sector by making sea freight shipping more profitable and agile.

Presently, autonomous vessels are divided into 4 major types:

Ships with multiple automated processes that still require the presence of humans on board
Remotely controlled ships that don’t require the presence of the full crew
Remotely controlled ships that can operate without a crew
Fully self-steering ships with an operating system capable of making decisions

There are several advantages to autonomous ships. Firstly, the primary benefit of these ships is the near elimination of all human errors. Additionally, the presence of fewer crew members will imply less onboard maintenance while shipping. Therefore, autonomous ships will greatly reduce the expenses of the container shipping sector. Most importantly, these ships will use sustainable fuels like hydrogen or even electricity. This in turn will reduce the environmental impact of the container shipping industry.

Yara Birkeland- the world’s first autonomous cargo ship

Yara Birkeland is the world’s first autonomous zero-emission cargo ship that runs on electricity. Kongsberg is the company that is providing all the key technologies such as sensors, batteries, propulsion control systems, etc. required for the seamless functioning of the battery-powered ship. The ship with a length of 80 m and weighing around 3,200 tonnes includes computers and sensors that allow for sailing without a crew via remote control. Most importantly, this self-steering ship is also environmentally sustainable as it produces zero-emission. It has a cargo capacity of 120 TEU and a battery capacity of 6.8 MWh. Commercial operation of this vessel will commence shortly.

How this ship will transform the container shipping industry

Last November, the Yara Birkeland embarked on its maiden voyage from Horten to Oslo. Once fully operational, this ship will replace truck haulage by 40,000 truck trips a year between Porsgrunn and Brevik. This will allow it to reduce the emission of 1,000 tonnes of CO2. The sensors of this vessel comprise of radar, infrared cams, and automotive integrated solution cameras. Together they provide the vessel with the ability to detect any obstacles in its way and bypass them. This is a great technology that can forever change the workings of cargo ships.

The Yara Birkeland also comes with automatic mooring arms that permit unmanned mooring and docking at the ports. To quote Jostein Braaten, the project leader of Yara Birkeland, “Yara is constantly seeking opportunities to improve not only the business but also safety and our environmental footprint. By introducing Yara Birkeland, Yara wants to show a dedication to improving the environmental impact from this transport of goods.”

The ship uses cloud technologies to offer the on-shore remote operation office with all the data related to voyage and operation. Moreover, this ship only requires remote takeover in the unlikely event of an error requiring human assistance. The Yara Birkeland is capable of loading and offloading the freight, navigating, and recharging its batteries without any human intervention.

The advantages of crewless operations

One of the major factors that allow Yara Birkeland to leave a mark on the industry is the total autonomy of the ship. The fact that it doesn’t require a single person on board comes with several advantages like lower staffing expenses and more space for cargo. Most importantly, crewless shipping improves the safety of shipping operations since most accidents in the container shipping industry occur due to human error.

Although this technology is still in its initial phase, it will keep playing a significant role in the future of the maritime sector. It will also enhance the competitiveness of shipping for short-distance routes. In the future, autonomous ships will help to deal with the problems of traffic jams and the problem of driver shortages. As Mr Braaten explains, “We see that autonomy in maritime has really picked up the pace after the news of Yara Birkeland was released. It is no longer a question of “if” autonomy is coming, it is a matter of “when”. Autonomy is an enabler and a potential catalyst for the green shift in maritime. We are delighted to be leading this shift and see that by realizing this concept – others are following.”

Source: https://www.globalialogisticsnetwork.com/blog/2022/07/07/the-worlds-first-autonomous-cargo-ship-and-its-relevance-for-the-container-shipping-industry/

Classification society Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ship management company Korea Leading Company of Ship Management (KLCSM) and shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for joint research and commercialization of autonomous navigation systems for mid- to large-sized vessels.

The agreement, which was signed on 23 June at this year’s Korea Ocean Expo in Incheon, seeks to accelerate the commercialization and international competitiveness of domestic autonomous ship equipment and technology by establishing an actual ship-based autonomous operating system that is jointly developed between domestic shipping companies, shipyards and KR.

The announcement comes as an increasing number of shipowners integrate artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things, Big Data and sensor systems into their vessels in order to assist vessel crews.

According to the MOU, SHI’s autonomous navigation system, known as the Samsung Autonomous Ship (SAS), will be applied to KLCSM’s fleet of operating ships to perform risk assessments, develop and certify cyber-security systems, and review the conformity of various agreements and standards for future domestic approval.

In addition, SHI will conduct a comprehensive collaboration for the commercialization of autonomous navigation systems through the certification of ship equipment and Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) modules.

“KR will provide technical support for this project in order to further the development and operation autonomous navigation systems,” Yeon Kyujin, Head of Plan Approval Center at KR, said.

“With this latest joint cooperation, more autonomous navigation systems will be successfully applied to ships, which will further increase the efficiency of ship management,” Kwon Ohgil, Managing Director of KLCSM, explained.

“We also expect to improve vessel safety and improve the environment of ship operations amid a current shortage of sailors.”

“SHI is focusing its capabilities on the research and development for the commercialization of autonomous navigation technologies for ocean and coastal navigation, including conducting practical ship operations based on the maritime demonstration of our own SAS autonomous navigation system,” Kim Hyunjo, Director of the Marine Shipbuilding Research Center of SHI, added.

In addition to this MOU, KR has been building up its related classification certification performance and autonomous navigation ship technology by applying its rules, cyber-security certification and risk-based approval in accordance with its ‘Guidance for Autonomous Ships’ which was published in 2019.

Source: https://www.offshore-energy.biz/kr-klcsm-and-shi-team-up-on-autonomous-navigation-systems-for-ships/

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