DSME cyber-security given AiP from LR

The fleet monitoring smart ECDIS and surveillance system has been granted the descriptive note ‘Digital AL3 SAFE SECURITY’, confirming compliance with LR’s digital ships requirements.

DSME senior executive vice president, Odin Kwon, said, “We are pleased to receive AiP from LR for our fleet monitoring smart ECDIS and surveillance system. We look forward to installing the system on board several ultra large container ships that are currently under construction. We will keep enhancing our Smart Ship Solution to reflect market demands.”

The Digital SAFE descriptive note confirms that systems which are essential for ship operation, and that have remote access to on board operational data for analysis, decision-making and control, have been assessed in accordance with LR’s Digital Ships ShipRight Procedure.

LR has defined five accessibility levels for digitally-enabled technology on board ships. AL3 means the systems have digital access for autonomous and remote monitoring and control, but on board permission is required and on board override is possible.

DSME has focused its efforts on developing this fleet monitoring smart ECDIS and surveillance system, working closely with navigational equipment manufacturer, Marineworks, to enhance ship safety and mitigate the risk of introducing vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.