SEOUL -- South Korean shipbuilders are combining the knowledge of seafarers with artificial intelligence to develop vessels that require less human input, helping ease a severe crew shortage and opening up the possibility of U.S. deals.
Shipbuilders eye U.S. demand for autonomous navigation technology

A Samsung Heavy Industries autonomous ship sails near the South Korean island of Geoje. (Samsung Heavy Industries)
SEOUL -- South Korean shipbuilders are combining the knowledge of seafarers with artificial intelligence to develop vessels that require less human input, helping ease a severe crew shortage and opening up the possibility of U.S. deals.