South Korean firms Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Pan Ocean have joined forces to showcase a ship administration platform primarily based on digital twin know-how. The businesses have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop complete digital options that prioritize operational effectivity. The plan is for SHI to combine its digital twin-based ship administration platform on Pan Ocean’s LNG provider, New Apex, for an indication. This platform will analyze real-time navigation knowledge and allow built-in administration and upkeep of all ship techniques, leading to value financial savings. Following the demonstration, each firms intention to increase the usage of digital options for autonomous navigation.

Samsung Heavy Industries’ President, Jung Jin-taek, highlighted that the corporate’s deal with digital twin know-how, a core facet of autonomous navigation, will likely be additional enhanced by way of this collaboration with the intention to lead the worldwide market.

Pan Ocean’s CEO, Ahn Jung-ho, acknowledged the numerous modifications anticipated within the maritime transport sector as a result of digitalization, pushed by components like next-generation communication networks, environmental rules, and power conservation. Pan Ocean goals to make the most of its navigation experience to set business requirements for digitalization.

Earlier this yr, SHI additionally partnered with Norwegian maritime know-how group Kongsberg Maritime (KM) to develop autonomous LNG carriers. The target is to create a next-generation LNG provider that makes use of distant autonomous navigation and low-carbon know-how for safer and extra energy-efficient operations.