AiP for cyber resilience framework

Ship cyber resilience encompasses measures taken to reduce cyber accidents and mitigate their impact on the operational technology systems essential for the safe navigation of ships.

IACS UR E26, introduced in April 2022, mandates the requirements for cyber resilience in ships and becomes mandatory for all vessels contracted for construction from January 2024.

To this end, HD HHI and HD KSOE have created ’Technical Procedures and Methodology for Implementation of Ship Cyber Resilience’, a cyber resilience network and response system to protect a ship’s main systems. KR has verified the feasibility, safety, and suitability of the concept design, resulting in the granting of AIP.

Kwon Byounghun, executive vice president and head of digital research lab of HD KSOE said it was crucial for autonomous ships and smart ships to secure cyber security. “I believe that HD Hyundai has proven its advanced technology by receiving the design certification based on the IACS unified requirements for the first time in the world as a shipyard,” he said.

Jung Jaejun, senior vice president and head of basic design office of HD HHI added: “We are delighted to have obtained the first certification of our concept design of ship cyber resilience from KR. We will work to meet customers’ needs by continuously developing related technologies and providing safer smart ships.”