WinGD receives cyber security type-approval from DNV

DNV Head of digital ship systems Jarle Coll Blomhoff said, “Cyber security is an increasingly critical element for the safe operation of more vessels as system complexity interconnectedness on board and on shore deepens. This is also a trend we see reflected not only in the emerging regulations, but commercial requirements.”
“We are very pleased to be able to award WinGD SP1 type-approval for its WiCE engine control system. Taking a proactive approach to cyber-security compliance not only assures customers that their systems have been developed with cyber threats in mind, but also helps build confidence and streamline the implementation of advanced digital technologies throughout the maritime industry.”

The approval ensures that WiCE meets a list of requirements that safeguard cyber security according to the IEC62443 standard, which includes identification and authentication, software authenticity verification, backup and rollback functionality, cyber-security event logging, and traffic monitoring and control.

WinGD said approval for WiCE is the first step in assuring cyber security across the company’s control and monitoring systems for vessels. The next steps involve working towards type-approval for sub-control systems governing auxiliary components, including emissions abatement.

WiCE was introduced in 2019 to provide WinGD engines with improved connectivity and security to support more advanced control strategies, as well as increased integration with other ship systems. It is deployed across most new WinGD engines and will replace the long-established UNIC architecture.

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