Korean Register (KR) has launched a pilot service of its Cyber Resilience Platform (KR-CRP), designed to help shipowners and shipyards manage documentation required under IACS Unified Requirement (UR) E26 on cyber resilience of ships.
The platform links design document preparation and management with KR’s drawing approval and classification survey processes, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden associated with compliance.
KR-CRP can use data from third-party onboard security monitoring systems to support class surveys, potentially reducing preparation work and time spent on board.
KR has also outlined plans for an internal framework to coordinate responses to cyber incidents affecting ships. Its Statutory System Certification Team, which conducts ISM and ISPS Code audits, will serve as the single point of contact for incident reporting, coordinating technical analysis, recovery support, vessel safety verification and survey assistance.
“As ships and shore-side systems become more connected, cyber resilience is fast becoming a prerequisite for safe and reliable shipping,” said Lee Yong-Sok, Chairman and CEO of KR.
