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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vard delivers two vessels with cybersecurity notations
Vard, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has delivered two vessels that it claimed to be the 'world's first' with cybersecurity notations, in compliance with new mandatory regulations which took effect on 1 July 2024. The commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) Grampian Kestrel was delivered to North Star while the CSOV Purus Chinook was handed over to Purus. Cybersecurity notations ensure that vessels are equipped to handle cyber threats, maintain operations during attacks, and recover swiftly. These notations align with the International Association of Class Societies' (IACS) unified requirements UR E26 and E27, which became mandatory for newbuilds contracted after 1 July 2024. Although contracted in 2023, these vessels adhere to these standards. Vard CEO Cathrine Kristiseter Marti said: 'The delivery of the two vessels represents an historical milestone for the maritime industry and for Vard and our owner Fincantieri, enhancing the group's leading position for the technological transition in maritime operations.' 'The maritime industry is undergoing a significant transformation based on the increased use of digitally connected systems. These notations are essential for establishing baseline requirements and best practices to protect maritime operations from evolving and dynamic cyber threats. The delivery of these vessels shows Vard's and Fincantieri's commitment and willingness to set new standards and explore new ways of building cyber resilient platforms which allow our customers to manage cyber threats to the vessels.' A significant number of onboard systems for these vessels come from Vard Electro's SeaQ portfolio. Vard stated that it has collaborated with its customers and classification societies to ensure vessels achieve cyber resilience in line with the regulatory standards. Vard Electro has undertaken the cyber integration testing for all systems. The Purus Chinook is the 'first' CSOV to receive a COMF C2 V1 class notation for climate, noise, and vibration, while the Grampian Kestrel has been awarded Lloyd's Register's highest notation for noise and vibration, CAC1, stated Vard. These recognitions establish new 'global benchmarks' for offshore working conditions, the company added. Earlier this year, Vard announced that a collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and other industry stakeholders, will evaluate fourth-generation nuclear reactor technologies for their application in commercial maritime operations as part of the NuProShip I project. "Vard delivers two vessels with cybersecurity notations" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Trade Arabia
07-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Vard Electro in first SeaQ integrated bridge delivery for cruise
Vard Electro has delivered a new and innovative bridge design for 'Mein Schiff Relax', the first of two new dual-fuel powered InTUItion-class cruise ships, built and delivered by Fincantieri for TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, Vard Electro is a subsidiary of VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels which is majority owned by a wholly-owned unit of Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups. It is the first SeaQ Integrated Bridge delivered to the cruise industry and marks the entry into a new market segment for Vard Electro as a supplier of maritime electronics. As part of Fincantieri's digitalization strategy, the subsidiary Vard Electro is making strides in the cruise market with its SeaQ technology. Being part of Fincantieri has been instrumental in the company's achievements within this segment, said . The renowned SeaQ Integrated Bridge has been further developed to meet the specific needs and challenges of cruise ships through a four-year process of collaboration with TUI Cruises. This represents a significant leap in terms of digital integration of shipboard systems to enhance operational efficiency. 'The SeaQ Integrated Bridge is an advanced solution that gives operators a new perspective and new way of viewing their systems,' said Gisle Anderssen, SVP Sales and Marketing at Vard Electro. 'By working directly with TUI Cruises from day one, we have been able to gain first-hand insight into their challenges, allowing us to create flexible solutions with tailored bridge equipment that can effectively meet their requirements,' stated Anderssen. The SeaQ bridge integrates all systems into a seamless operational loop - without the need for system modifications - to ensure optimal efficiency and control in a minimalistic yet highly functional bridge design with a focus on ergonomics and safety. This allows access to all seamlessly connected systems whether you are on the main bridge, safety command center, bridge wing or in the Engine Control Room. "It is the first time that I have been able to access every system from a single workstation. This represents a significant improvement on conventional bridge systems, with a tremendously enhanced and highly streamlined working environment that sets a new standard for the cruise sector," remarked Captain of Mein Schiff Relax, Tom Roth. As a long-established and recognized supplier of its SeaQ range of products to the maritime industry, Vard Electro has so far performed fifty deliveries of the future-oriented SeaQ Integrated Bridge solution across different vessel segments over many years. 'Delivering the first SeaQ Integrated Bridge for cruise is an important milestone for Vard Electro. By taking our digital SeaQ technology into the cruise world, we are stepping up to a market with much larger vessels and more complex systems – and we believe this is only the first of many deliveries to this segment,' added Anderssen. The SeaQ portfolio from Vard Electro includes a wide range of products and solutions that go beyond the delivery onboard Mein Schiff Relax. It is a portfolio of proven, future-oriented technologies with a strong focus on digitalization and smart integration across key areas such as power solutions, automation systems, bridge and navigation, communication, and autonomous technology.
