[AI-based Ship Logistics Platform and Navigation System Demonstration Project] Local Production of Marine Radar and Acquisition of International Certification

An Ulsan-based government organisation and local companies have successfully developed navigation and communication equipment, traditionally dependent on imports, and have obtained international certification. This is a successful case of overcoming a lack of testing and certification infrastructure through collaboration between institutions and companies.

The Ulsan ICT Promotion Agency (UIPA), MRC Inc. and KSS Line Ltd. announced on the 25th that, as part of the “AI-based Ship Logistics Platform and Navigation System Demonstration Project,” they have successfully localised ship radar and obtained internationally recognised certification (MED: Marine Equipment Directive) from the Norwegian classification society DNV.

Ship radar is an essential piece of navigation equipment. Until now, all mid- to large-sized radars installed on Korean-built and operated ships have been imported products from Japan and Europe, with Japanese-made radars accounting for over 80% of the market.