- Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd, successfully completed sea demonstration tests of an autonomous navigation system.
- They aim to enhance the autonomous navigation system.
- Their focus includes improving ship-to-shore communication systems.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) participated in the MEGURI2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Project, successfully completing sea demonstration tests of an autonomous navigation system aboard the “HOKUREN MARU No. 2” cargo ship, reports Kline.
About The System
The system showed high accuracy in recognition, analysis, and decision-making during coastal navigation, achieving a 96% operational rate in designated sea areas. They aim to enhance the autonomous navigation system using data from these tests, leveraging their maritime expertise for safer operations.
Future Plans
Looking ahead to 2025, they plan to collaborate with tech companies to develop a comprehensive system for fully autonomous ships, including an automatic vessel speed control system. Their focus includes improving ship-to-shore communication systems for continuous monitoring of vessel conditions and developing coordination technology between ships and shore.
Overall, K LINE successfully tested an autonomous navigation system, aims to enhance it further, and plans collaborations for a comprehensive autonomous ship system by 2025, emphasizing safety and versatility in various vessel types.
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Source: Kline
