Techcross BWMS certified cyber secure

The two models that received certification are ECS, direct electrolysis and HYCHLOR, indirect electrolysis systems. 

Techcross’ ECS (Electro-Cleen System) is its flagship ballast water cleaning system which uses direct electrolysis technology. The ballast water treatment system was approved by the International Maritime Organization back in 2006.

Safe tech

With the recent development of smart ships, ship management has transitioned to being more computer-driven with oyage log software and digital data operated through the communications network.

This presents huge opportunities for improving efficiency and convenience, but it also poses daunting security and safety challenges, including hacking.

For this reason, clients have continuously called to build up the capability to respond to cyber attacks and cyber security capability. Techcross said it has responded to this call by achieving the LR Cyber Security Capability certificate.

LR Classification’s Cyber Security Capability refers to the system, process and standard established to guarantee the highest levels of safety, quality and confidence in the design of a ship and its operation.

It has four levels, with Level 1 indicating compliance with stipulated security regulations and Level 4 indicating control of high risks and stable security maintenance. Techcross has received Level 1 compliancy.

Techcross plans to reinforce its security capability to make its system safe and competent and acquire cyber security certificates from other classification societies in the future.