HOUSTON) ABS has awarded ABS CyberSafety® Product Design Assessment (PDA) to the DS4 Smart Platform developed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME).

The DS4 Smart Platform collects data from equipment and systems onboard a vessel and assimilates it to provide enhanced operational information to the ship operator. The platform supports device connectivity, data storage as well as data processing and visualization. The ABS CyberSafety® PDA process includes an ABS review of the system’s vulnerabilities listed in the vendor report and verification of the mitigation measures during type testing.

“Increased levels of connectivity and reliance on more digitally-enabled systems introduce risks into the maritime supply chain and downstream owners. Addressing risk in the supply chain allows the owner to mitigate potential negative impacts when that equipment is integrated onboard vessels or offshore assets. The ABS CyberSafety® PDA gives the owner installing the system confidence that the known vulnerabilities can be managed to minimize the impact on the vessel’s cyber security posture while providing useful operational information,” said John McDonald, ABS Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer.

“We are pleased to have earned the ABS CyberSafety® PDA to demonstrate the security of our DS4 Smart Platform. Digitalization of fleet data is of benefit to owners and allows for condition-based maintenance strategies to be developed without increasing cyber security risk,” said Choi Dong Kyu, DSME Executive Vice President.

About ABS

ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design and construction. Focused on the safe and practical application of advanced technologies and digital solutions, ABS works with industry and clients to develop accurate and cost-effective compliance, optimized performance, and operational efficiency for marine and offshore assets.

About DSME

DSME’s vessels are highly appreciated for their finest quality in the world’s shipbuilding market where established major players in the world economy such as Europe and America compete.

Started in 1973 at Okpo Bay, Geoje Island, located on the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, the shipyard of DSME was completed in 1981. DSME has since grown into the world’s premium shipbuilding and offshore contractor who is specialized in building various vessels, offshore platforms, drilling rigs, FPSO/FPUs, submarines, and destroyers.
The shipyard which spans an area of 4.9 million meters squared encompasses the world’s largest dock with a million-ton capacity and is optimized for building high-tech motor vessels using cutting-edge equipment, including a 900-ton goliath crane.

More information on ABS Cybersafety® Services for Equipment is available here.