South Korea’s heavyweight HD Hyundai Group has entered into an agreement with compatriot maritime transport company H-Line Shipping to jointly create AI-backed autonomous, environmentally friendly vessel technology.

More specifically, as disclosed, the “Joint Development of AI-Based Autonomous and Eco-Friendly Ship Technology” project is to be led by H-Line Shipping and HD Hyundai affiliates, namely, shipbuilding giant HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Marine Solution, and autonomous systems provider Avikus, also part of the HD Hyundai conglomerate.