Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Accelerates Autonomous Ship Technology Demonstration... 'Autonomous Ship Performance Demonstration Center' in Ulsan

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 2nd that it will open the 'Autonomous Ship Performance Verification Center' in Dong-gu, Ulsan on the 3rd and begin full-scale technology verification.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, together with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, is promoting a core technology development project for autonomous ships capable of navigation without crew onboard by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and big data technologies. From 2020 to 2025, approximately KRW 160.3 billion will be invested over about six years to develop intelligent navigation systems, engine automation systems, next-generation communication systems, and land-based operation systems.

The Autonomous Ship Performance Verification Center began construction in October last year and was built with one basement floor and three above-ground floors (1,278㎡). It is equipped with a land-based integrated performance testing room, integrated simulation laboratory, maritime control room, and commissioning room. It will be responsible for technology verification and pilot operation of a 25-meter test vessel and an 1800TEU (1TEU equals one 20-foot container) class container ship.

The technologies verified at the Performance Verification Center are planned to undergo maritime demonstration tests for about two years starting in 2024, followed by commercialization efforts.

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