ClassNK has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries for its Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS).
This system, a partially Autonomous Navigation System (ANS), integrates advanced situational awareness through sensor fusion and electronic navigational charting. It also includes key functions for assessing and mitigating risks of collision and grounding.
The AiP certifies the SAS system’s adherence to ClassNK’s safety and operational guidelines.
Credit: ClassNK
ClassNK conducted a rigorous safety review of the SAS concept based on these standards, confirming its compliance with automation requirements and the inclusion of critical backup systems. Additionally, ClassNK is examining SAS for Technology Qualification (TQ) to further validate its readiness for real-world application.
To remind, ClassNK has also issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Advanced Maneuvering Assistant System, the core technology for the autonomous navigation system, developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kai