South Korea's Avikus bets on self-driving technology for ships

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Avikus CEO Lim Do-hyeong says his company's navigational systems for self-driving boats can help reduce accidents. (Photo courtesy of Avikus) 

STEVEN BOROWIEC, Contributing writer

SEOUL -- South Korean company Avikus is going full steam ahead with the development and production of navigational systems for self-driving boats -- including both large commercial vessels and small recreational craft -- aiming to lead a sector projected to log brisk growth this decade.

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