IRS and Cochin Shipyard enters into agreement on autonomous vessel project

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have entered into a cooperation agreement for the development and certification of an autonomous vessel named Swayat which is being constructed at CSL as a fully indigenous pilot project. Key technology partners include KPIT and other Indian manufacturers specializing in autonomous systems and components.

The vessel will be verified in accordance with IRS Guidelines on Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vessels, ensuring compliance with the necessary standards, while the cyber security aspects will be addressed through the IRS Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Safety.

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The project also includes the certification of an indigenously developed navigation and communication system, which will be verified by the IRS.

T K Sahu, Joint Managing Director of IRS, said, “It is a matter of great pride for us to be part of this prestigious project with CSL and their industry partners. This initiative demonstrates India’s indigenous capabilities in advanced technologies and aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission. We believe the experience gained through this pilot project will further strengthen our processes for certifying vessels with advanced autonomy.”

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