The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), HD Hyundai and Anduril Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a framework for autonomous marine systems and related certifications.
The deal is said to establish a framework for partners to enable end-to-end solutions covering ship design, production, autonomy and classification for autonomous surface ships.
Corey EmmonsGeneral Manager of Surface Control Division of Anduril Industries said: “We have high expectations for the certification process for the unmanned vessel to be developed by HD Hyundai and Anduril through our cooperation with ABS. Together with our valued partners, we will continue to develop the most powerful and reliable unmanned vessel.”
The partnership will see the combination of HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding capabilities, ABS rating, certification and warranty expertise and Anduril’s expertise in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
“Autonomy is set to play a defining role in the future of the maritime industry, and this collaboration reflects the importance of bringing together complementary capabilities to help advance this progress. By combining HD Hyundai’s strengths in shipbuilding, Anduril’s leadership in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, and ABS’s deep expertise in classification and technical advisory services, we are exploring how to support the safe, practical and scalable adoption of autonomous surface vessels.” He said Paul KaramABS Executive Vice President of Operations.
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