Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai specialising in autonomous navigation technology, has secured a significant order for its HiNAS Control system, a cutting-edge AI-based autonomous navigation solution.

On 16 December, Avikus announced the signing of a supply contract with H-Line Shipping to provide HiNAS Control for commercial vessels. The signing ceremony was attended by key industry figures, including Sung-joon Kim, CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering, Do-hyeong Lim, CEO of Avikus, and Myung-deuk Seo, CEO of H-Line Shipping.

Under the agreement, H-Line Shipping will initially apply HiNAS Control to five vessels as part of a pilot programme aimed at validating the system’s safety and efficiency. Depending on the success of this first phase, the company plans to extend the deployment to up to 30 vessels by next year. This move highlights H-Line’s commitment to adopting innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency and environmental performance, setting an example for other shipping operators considering autonomous navigation solutions.