Avikus

What Avikus does

Avikus Co. Ltd is a Seoul-headquartered autonomous navigation technology company founded in 2021 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of HD Hyundai. The company develops AI-based maritime navigation systems combining sensor fusion (electro-optical and infrared cameras, radar, and AIS), computer vision, predictive analytics, and rule-based decision-making to deliver Level 2 autonomous navigation. Its commercial product family, branded HiNAS (Hyundai Intelligent Navigation Assistant System), includes HiNAS Control for autonomous heading, RPM, and collision-avoidance control, HiNAS Navigation for AR-based situational awareness, HiNAS SVM for 360-degree surround view monitoring, and HiNAS Cloud for shore-based fleet management and analytics. A separate NeuBoat product line targets recreational boating with Dock, Navi, and Control systems.

The company's technology has been independently validated through DNV Type Approval (April 2026, world's first for a mass-produced autonomous navigation system), DNV-CG-0264 design certification, and ABS fuel-savings verification, with quantified outcomes of 3-8% fuel optimization (4.2% average across 188,706 nautical miles of pilot testing). Avikus generates revenue through four primary streams: direct enterprise sales of HiNAS systems to commercial fleet operators, OEM-embedded installations as standard specification on HD Hyundai newbuilds (300+ vessels equipped since 2023), channel distribution partnerships (e.g., SAIM Marine in Italy), and unit sales of NeuBoat products in the leisure segment (priced upwards of $20,000). The customer base spans container shipping (HMM, Seaspan), PCTC logistics (Hyundai Glovis), tankers (ALMI Tankers, Eastern Pacific Shipping), LNG (H-Line Shipping), and luxury yacht manufacturing (Aquila Yachts).

Name

Avikus

Legal name

Avikus Co. Ltd

Website

https://avikus.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Avikus is an HD Hyundai subsidiary that develops AI-based Level 2 autonomous navigation systems for commercial vessels (HiNAS family) and recreational boats (NeuBoat), combining sensor fusion, predictive analytics, and cloud-based fleet management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Autonomous Navigation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Autonomous navigation systems
• Maritime AI software
• Collision avoidance technology
• Fleet management analytics
• Smart boat docking

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Autonomous Navigation System Sales (HiNAS): Avikus generates revenue through direct sales of its HiNAS product family including HiNAS Control, Navigation, SVM, and Cloud. Systems are sold as hardware and software packages with installation, commissioning, and crew training services. Revenue from retrofit installations on existing vessels and standard specifications on newbuilds.
2. Fleet Management SaaS (HiNAS Cloud): Cloud-based fleet management and analytics platform provides ongoing subscription revenue for data monitoring, playback analysis, and fleet oversight.
3. Leisure Boat Products (NeuBoat): NeuBoat product line for recreational boaters includes Dock, Navi, and Control systems sold at price points upwards of $20,000 each.
4. Distribution/Reseller Revenue: Channel partners like SAIM Marine distribute products in specific regions, generating revenue through reseller arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Avikus develops and sells AI-based autonomous navigation systems for marine vessels. The HiNAS product family provides Level 2 autonomous navigation, collision avoidance, sensor fusion, and cloud-based fleet management for commercial ships, while the NeuBoat line delivers smart docking, navigation, and control solutions for recreational boats. Systems are sold as integrated hardware-software packages with installation, commissioning, and crew training services.

Product overview

Avikus offers two main product lines: HiNAS for commercial vessels and NeuBoat for recreational boats. HiNAS is a modular suite comprising HiNAS Control (Level 2 autonomous navigation and collision avoidance), HiNAS Cloud (cloud-based fleet management and analytics), HiNAS SVM (360-degree surround view monitoring), and HiNAS Navigation (AR-based situational awareness). NeuBoat targets recreational boaters with smart docking, navigation, and autonomous control solutions. The products share AI-powered perception, decision-making, and control capabilities with cloud connectivity for both commercial fleet management and leisure boating applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NeuBoat: Autonomous navigation and smart docking solutions for recreational and leisure boats, including Neuboat Dock, Neuboat Navi, and Neuboat Control products.
• HiNAS

Products and services

• HiNAS Control Level 2 autonomous navigation system that integrates perception, decision-making, and control functions to autonomously detect vessels and obstacles, assess navigation conditions, control ships to avoid collisions, and optimize fuel consumption via RPM optimization. Sold to commercial shipowners, fleet operators, and HD Hyundai newbuilds.
• HiNAS Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 4.2% fuel savings across 188,706+ nautical miles of testing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core/flagship, strategic, technology partnership, regulatory partnership, regional channel, oem partnership, technology and group synergy.

• HD Hyundai Heavy Industriescore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Total Hull Care Solution MOU: joint development of robot- and data-driven integrated hull management system using autonomous underwater robots. Includes HD Hyundai Robotics, HD Hyundai Marine Solution, KCC, and TAS Global.
• Lloyd's RegisterstrategicTechnology or Integration · 7 June 2026Joint development projects with HD Hyundai entities including Avikus for semi-autonomous vessel frameworks and 185,000 cbm hybrid electric LNG carrier. LR providing technical and sustainability advisory services.
• G-Marine Servicetechnology partnershipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2026Four-party MOU with Hyundai Glovis, Avikus, and Korean Register to develop remote navigation control technology for PCTCs. Aiming to advance from L1 autonomous navigation to L2 remote navigation with shore-based control.
• Korean Registerregulatory partnershipTechnology or Integration · 7 June 2026Four-party MOU for remote navigation control technology verification and certification frameworks for PCTCs.
• HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026MOU to install HiNAS Control Level 2 on vessels designed and built by HJSC, supporting smart vessel development and autonomous navigation technology expansion.
• HJ Heavy IndustriesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026MOU for autonomous ship development using HiNAS Control Level 2 to reduce fuel and labor costs (80% of operating expenses). Aims to establish early foothold in next-generation high-value-added ship market.
• ALMI TankersstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Strategic partnership deploying HiNAS Navigation and Cloud across VLCC fleet (ALMI Atlas, ALMI Titan), with planned HiNAS SVM during 2028 dry docking. Includes long-term technology roadmap and commitment to explore HiNAS Control upgrade.
• DNVcore/flagshipTechnology or Integration · 6 April 2026DNV awarded Avikus the world's first Type Approval for mass-produced autonomous navigation system (HiNAS Control) after 3+ years of validation. DNV evaluated collision avoidance capabilities under COLREGS standards and established safety requirements framework expected to inform IMO MASS Code development.
• Savvy Navvytechnology partnershipTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2026Partnership for smart routing and autonomous navigation solutions integration. Savvy Navvy expanded from smartphone app into OEM helm navigation, partnering with Avikus for electric propulsion and autonomous capabilities.
• HMMcore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Largest single supply contract for autonomous navigation: 40 vessels equipped with HiNAS Control. Partnership includes MOU with HD KSOE for technology cooperation, deployment, and system integration to establish global standards.
• SAIM Marineregional channelChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2026Distribution partnership to supply AI-driven navigational systems including NeuBoat Navi with Control across Italy. Leverages SAIM Marine's 100+ authorized service centers for market expansion.
• Aquila Yachtsoem partnershipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 30 October 2025NEUBOAT Dock II factory-installed option on Aquila's 2026 Yacht Series luxury power catamarans (42-54 feet). Positions autonomous situational awareness in luxury leisure boating segment.
• ZF MarinetechnologyTechnology or Integration · 7 October 2025MOU to advance autonomous marine control systems by integrating NEUBOAT Navi with Control into ZF's TotalCommand platform, adding collision avoidance and auto docking features.
• SK telinkstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025MOU to develop integrated smart ship solution combining HiNAS with Starlink satellite connectivity. SK telink resells solution in Korea, enhancing real-time data processing and autonomous vessel control capabilities.
• Seaspan Corporationcore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025Completed deployment of HiNAS Navigation, SVM, and Cloud across 25 container vessels. Strategic partnership for fleet-wide decarbonization and safety through operational innovation with continued upgrades and shared innovation roadmap.
• H-Line ShippingstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2025MOU for joint development of AI-based autonomous and eco-friendly ship technology. Combines HiNAS, OceanWise routing, and AI-CHS cargo management on LNG carrier for sea trials. Aims to minimize fuel costs and respond to IMO environmental regulations.
• Hyundai Gloviscore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Industry's first fleet-wide PCTC deployment: 7 Pure Car and Truck Carriers retrofitted with HiNAS Control. Demonstrated up to 3.9% fuel savings. Supports Hyundai Glovis 2045 Net Zero ESG goals.
• HD Hyundai ENTgroup synergyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025MOU for application and operation of HiNAS products on vessels, and comprehensive engineering collaboration across all domains of autonomous navigation technology. Combines system engineering capabilities with autonomous navigation expertise.
• Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025First commercial retrofit contract outside Korea: HiNAS Control, SVM, and Cloud on bulk carrier and Suezmax tanker. Includes full commissioning and crew training.
• HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE)core/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025MIT Maritime Consortium partnership with MIT, Capital (Greek shipping), and ABS for AI-driven autonomous navigation, cybersecurity, SMR-powered vessels, and 3D printing. Plans to equip vessels with HiNAS Control for fuel efficiency testing.
• HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE)core/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025Three-party MOU with HMM and Avikus for AI-Based Autonomous Navigation Technology Cooperation. KSOE provides vessel platforms and technical support for system integration.
• DNVcore/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partnership established in September 2024 to develop and certify HiNAS Control autonomous vessel navigation system, targeting world's first regulatory type approval for such technology.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sea Machines Robotics: Boston-based developer of AI-powered autonomous navigation and remote control for commercial marine vessels. Closest direct competitor to Avikus's HiNAS, operating in the same autonomy-for-shipping category with comparable perception and control technology.
• Orca AI: Israel-based AI computer-vision platform for maritime collision avoidance and situational awareness. Competes head-to-head with HiNAS Navigation and SVM in the perception/situational-awareness layer for commercial fleets.
• Raymarine (FLIR Systems): Marine electronics brand integrated with Avikus's NeuBoat Dock via Axiom chartplotters. Competes directly in the recreational autonomous docking and navigation market that NeuBoat addresses.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Division of Norwegian Kongsberg Group offering integrated bridge systems, autonomous vessel control, and remote operations for commercial shipping. A broad incumbent whose autonomy stack overlaps with HiNAS Control and Cloud, anchored by deep classification-society relationships.
• Wärtsilä SmartShip: Major marine technology provider with voyage optimization, smart-ship, and partial autonomous navigation capabilities. Competes at the platform layer above HiNAS, with stronger incumbent relationships across global shipowners.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Provides electric, digital, and autonomous vessel solutions including ABB Ability Marine Pilot Vision and remote control. Competes in the same Level 2+ autonomous navigation space with substantial R&D resources and a global installed base.
• Furuno Electric: Japanese marine electronics manufacturer with radar, ECDIS, and integrated bridge systems. Broad incumbent competing with HiNAS Navigation on bridge situational-awareness equipment.
• Sperry Marine (Northrop Grumman): Provides commercial marine navigation, radar, and integrated bridge systems globally. Competes with HiNAS across navigation and bridge systems, with deep penetration into naval and commercial fleets.

Emerging players

• MarineAI: U.K.-based autonomy company building AI navigation and COLREGs-compliant collision avoidance software for workboats and commercial vessels. A direct emerging competitor to HiNAS Control with comparable autonomy positioning.

Others

• ZF Marine: Marine propulsion and control systems provider that has a formal partnership with Avikus (NEUBOAT Navi with Control integrated into ZF TotalCommand). Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor in autonomy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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