At the Posidonia trade fair yesterday, classification society DNV presented Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd (T.E.N.
) with a certificate recognizing their recently contracted vessels as the first shuttle tankers set to receive the DNV Cyber Secure Essential notation. The vessels, scheduled for completion from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in 2025, will be compliant with the upcoming IACS Unified Requirements (UR) E26/27 ahead of its implementation. DNV also celebrates that 200 vessels have voluntarily contracted the DNV’s Cyber Secure notation ahead of the IACS UR implementation.
The maritime industry’s rapid digitalization is enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability, but also introduces new risks, making cyber security essential. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has introduced two URs (UR E26 and E27) to reduce cyber risk, which will be mandatory for all newbuilds contracted for construction after 1 July 2024. The UR E26, governs vessel design and operation for yards, designers, and owners, and E27 applies to essential onboard systems, will require owners, yards, and suppliers to build cyber security barriers into their systems and vessels.
Vasilis Papageorgiou, Chief Marine Officer at T.E.N, said “Robust cybersecurity is essential for safe shipping.
We are delighted with our collaboration with DNV and SHI, and proud to have achieved this notation before it becomes mandatory. Completing this significant stage highlights the progress.
