IACS Unified Requirements E26 And E27 – Beyond Compliance

Following their introduction into force on 1 July 2024, E26 and E27 will establish minimum requirements for the cyber-resilience capabilities of newbuild vessels and their connected systems, respectively. While the paper reports that their implementation will provide “full visibility of a vessel’s computer assets and network infrastructure”, it also acknowledges the URs’ limitations, and the opportunities that exist for a more in-depth risk-assessment process and for organizations to apply additional attention to cyber-security policy and associated procedures.

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