HD Hyundai’s Avikus scales AI fleet as HMM orders system for 40 ships

Avikus AI takes active navigation control of 40 HMM ships.

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation subsidiary, has signed a deal with HMM to supply its HiNAS Control AI system to 40 vessels.

The contract is the largest single order for autonomous navigation solutions to date.

With this deal, Avikus surpasses 100 cumulative units supplied to large commercial ships.

HiNAS Control is a Level 2 autonomous system that actively navigates vessels without crew input. It optimizes routes, enhances safety through real-time AI monitoring, improves fuel efficiency, and reduces crew workload.

In addition to the supply agreement, Avikus, HMM, and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on AI-based autonomous navigation technology.

The partnership is designed to strengthen industrial competitiveness and establish global standards in the evolving shipping market.

Under the MOU, Avikus will focus on the development and supply of the autonomous navigation solution, HMM will handle deployment and operation using real-world voyage data, and HD KSOE will provide technical support for system integration and vessel adaptation.

The partnership aims to strengthen South Korea’s position in autonomous shipping and set global industry standards.