ABS cyber safety PDA for DSME data tool

The DS4 Smart Platform brings together data from onboard equipment and systems, providing enhanced operational information to the ship operator. The platform supports device connectivity and data storage as well as data processing and visualisation.

Choi Dong Kyu, DSME executive vice president said the company was pleased to have earned the ABS CyberSafety PDA for its DS4 Smart Platform. “Digitalisation of fleet data is of benefit to owners and allows for condition-based maintenance strategies to be developed without increasing cyber security risk,” he said.

The ABS CyberSafety PDA process includes a review of the system’s stated vulnerabilities and verification of mitigation measures during type testing.

“Increased levels of connectivity and reliance on more digitally-enabled systems introduce risks into the maritime supply chain and downstream owners,” said John McDonald, ABS executive vice president and chief operating officer.

“Addressing risk in the supply chain allows the owner to mitigate potential negative impacts when that equipment is integrated on board vessels or offshore asset. The ABS CyberSafety PDA gives the owner installing the system confidence that the known vulnerabilities can be managed to minimise the impact on the vessel’s cyber security posture,” he added.