Autonomous Vehicles

Avikus

Medium48% confidenceProfile verified Jul 27, 2026

South Korean autonomous navigation solutions provider and HD Hyundai subsidiary, working toward the first Type Approval for autonomous navigation under DNV's Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) framework — a world-first initiative to set international standards for ship autonomy. Avikus, ABS, Polaris Shipping, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a four-party Concept Study Agreement to implement a Conditional Unmanned Bridge enabling unmanned bridge operation during deep-sea voyages on one of Polaris Shipping's Very Large Ore Carriers.

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Jan 2026: Signs four-party Unmanned Bridge agreementJan 2026: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI and AVIKUS sign Concept Study Agreement

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  1. Jan 2026 · Signs four-party Unmanned Bridge agreement

    Avikus, ABS, Polaris Shipping, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a Concept Study Agreement for a Conditional Unmanned Bridge on a Very Large Ore Carrier.