Kongsberg completes cyber security testing for DNV approval

The testing – to comply with IACS UR E27 which came into force on 1 July – covers a range of KM’s digital products including automation, navigation and dynamic positioning systems.

To achieve the Type Approval certification, Kongsberg Maritime says it set up an extensive programme of evaluation to meet security, quality, health, safety and environmental standards, and expects the majority of its digital products to be certified by the end of August.

“Once it was clear that these new regulations were coming into place, we have moved quickly, working closely with DNV to prioritise products for Type Approval certification,” said Oscar Kallerdahl, director Cyber Security, Automation & Control, at Kongsberg Maritime.

“We understand the challenges ship owners face in maintaining cyber security over the 25-year operation of a ship, so our focus is to establish a baseline of cyber security for all our digital products.”

The Type Approval certification will also benefit shipyards, during the design, integration, installation and testing of Kongsberg Maritime technology, says KM.

“As vessels become increasingly reliant on digital technology and connectivity, cybersecurity is emerging as a key topic in the maritime industry, fundamental to ensuring safe shipping,” said Jarle Coll Blomhoff, head of the Digital Ship Systems section at DNV Maritime.

“We are pleased to continue our close cooperation with Kongsberg Maritime on cyber security which started when we first developed our initial DNV Cyber secure rules back in 2017.”

The products in the first phase of DNV Level 1 cyber security certification, are the K-Pos DP system, K-Steering, K-Chief, K-Safe, K-Bridge, K-Thrust, K-IMS, the Riser Management System, and Kongsberg Remote Services. The next step will focus on integration and energy systems, propulsion and cargo handling products.