Korean Register signs MoU with Hyundai LNG Shipping for joint research on ship cyber security
The Korean Register and Hyundai LNG Shipping signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 2 December, agreeing to conduct joint research on the application, verification and development of Guidance for maritime cyber security systems, the company said in its release. The MOU brings together KR's globally recognized maritime cyber security certification capability and HLS's expertise in cyber security technology.
Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly verify cyber security solutions applicable to new ships and will develop risk analysis and design safety evaluations for cyber security systems. The IMO’s Resolution of MSC.428(98) adopted at the 98th meeting of the Maritime Safety Committee in June 2017 will increase demand for cyber security risk management from 2021.
From this date, Administrations will be obliged to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in safety management systems no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021.
A ship’s cyber security system protects its operational data, the networks that deliver data and the data storage. Demand for cyber security protection has grown in recent years because of the rapid convergence of ship’s operational information and communication technologies and the increased exchange of information between ship and ship and ships and land, respectively. KR established its own maritime cyber security certification system last year and provides a cyber security certification services for companies and ships, and cyber security type approval services for networks and automation systems of ships. KR’s certification system is fully aligned with the marine cyber security guidelines of the International Security Standards (ISO 27001, IEC 62443), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and BIMCO.
HYUNDAI LNG SHIPPING
Hyundai LNG Shipping is Korea's top LNG carrier, which began shipping LNG for the first time in the country and currently carries 28 percent of the country's imported LNG FOB volume. Based on over 25 years of experience in operating and managing LNG carriers, the company is pushing forward to implement a strategy to make inroads into the global stage through development of LNG-related businesses such as transport of other liquefied cargo and FSRU.
KOREAN REGISTER
The Korean Register is established in 1960 with the purpose of promoting safety of life, property and the protection of the marine environment. KR currently classes an international fleet of 3,040 vessels totaling 68 million GT. It is headquartered in Busan, South Korea and operates a network of 66 offices around the world. It is authorized to perform statutory and certification services in 80 countries.