The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing took place at KORMARINE, the international maritime and energy exhibition in Busan, Korea on 22 October.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from SHI, including Mr. Haeki Jang, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer SHI, Mr. Hyun Joe Kim, Vice President, Director, Ship Outfitting Design Team, SHI and Mr. Sunghak Lee, Director, Digital Business Team together with Mr. Takashi Nakagawa, Managing Director Japan, OneOcean and Ms. Anna Ruszczynska, Regional Sales Director APAC, OneOcean.

The MOU will establish data sharing and machine learning/AI innovation between SHI and OneOcean to enable lifespan performance modelling, and enhanced voyage optimisation services with boil-off gas models for SHI-built vessels—driving future design improvements. Building on a strong heritage in vessel modelling, the collaboration will enhance the accuracy and sophistication of existing models, further reinforcing OneOcean’s leadership in data-driven vessel performance and optimisation.

The MOU builds on SHI’s long-held relationship with Lloyd’s Register classification and advisory services and recognises OneOcean’s industry-leading expertise in this sector.

OneOcean is the new global brand formed through the integration of LR OneOcean, a leader in digital maritime solutions, and Ocean Technologies Group, a trusted name in training and crew management.  The business has more than 20 years of combined expertise providing vessel performance analysis and voyage optimisation analysis that delivers exceptional, actionable insights to customers.

Mr. Haeki Jang, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer of Samsung Heavy Industries said: “Through this partnership with OneOcean, a leading provider of digital services for ships, Samsung Heavy Industries aims to provide digital solutions that offer tangible value to our customers and lead the way into the era of eco-friendly autonomous vessel.”

Andy McKeran, Managing Director, OneOcean added: ‘”This MOU is completely aligned with OneOcean’s core mission to advance people, planet and performance using data, AI and a smarter approach to digital workflows.  Our digital operating systems, voyage performance and vessel optimisation expertise will provide exceptional insight for SHI’s industry-leading designs, delivering improved safety, greater sustainability and superior vessel operations.”