ClassNK approves SHI autonomous navigation system

Representatives from SHI and ClassNK at an AiP granting ceremony for SHI's autonomous navigation system

Source: ClassNK

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle for an autonomous navigation assistance system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries

Samsung Autonomous Ship brings together sensors and electronic navigational chart information to provide situational awareness, and avoid collisions and groundings.

ClassNK has released its ‘Guidelines for Automated/Autonomous Operation of Ships’ which comprehensively summarises the requirements for each stage of conceptual design, design development, installation and maintenance during the operation of automated/autonomous operation technologies.

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