South Korea Targets Autonomous Ship Dominance
South Korea’s seas are set to become smarter with artificial intelligence. The government plans to secure fully unmanned autonomous navigation vessel technology by 2035, achieve the world’s No. 1 position in market orders, and raise port productivity by more than 30%.The Ministry of Oceans and Fishe
South Korea is poised to lead the world in autonomous ships, with the government aiming to have fully unmanned navigation vessels by 2035. The government unveiled the Marine and Fisheries Artificial Intelligence Transformation (AX) Strategy, targeting a 30% boost in port productivity and a takeover of the global market for autonomous vessels by securing core technologies by 2032.
The strategy is split into four sectors - shipping, ports, fisheries, and oceans - and includes five key initiatives and 15 tasks to build the necessary ecosystem. The government plans to use AI to reduce maritime accidents by 30% by 2030, with a focus on supporting small vessels. In logistics, "physical AI" will be implemented to increase port productivity by 30% by 2035, with automated port testbeds and an "Agentic AI" platform to streamline operations.
The fisheries sector will become data-driven, with smart fish farms and AI for aquaculture and processing. Additionally, AI will play a crucial role in marine environmental management, with systems for detecting marine debris and managing illegal use of public waters.
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