Nabtesco’s marine engine remote control system obtain type approval of cybersecurity from DNV first ever recorded in Japan
- Business
- Marine Vessel Equipment
Nabtesco Corporation (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazumasa Kimura) has obtained type approval of cybersecurity* for our marine engine remote control system (M-800 series) in February 2025 from DNV, the world’s leading classification society and recognized advisor. Nabtesco is the first domestic marine vessel equipment manufacturer to obtain the type approval of cybersecurity from DNV
In recent years, the marine vessel industry has been developing ships with advanced control technologies, including autonomous vessels. On the other hand, cyber-attacks targeting vessels have frequently occurred, and the importance of cybersecurity measures in Marine Vessels Equipment has increased. Therefore, IACS(International Association of Classification Societies), which establishes rules and regulations for vessels, established security requirements to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on marine vessels contracted to be built after July 2024 (*1) (*2) as class rules.
Our marine engine remote control system remotely controls the main engine and main propeller of a vessel from a ship bridge or control room. Preparation for cyber risk is an essential requirement to enhance the safety of navigation. For this reason, we have taken cybersecurity measures that meet the rules of the Classification Society and obtain the first type approval of cybersecurity for domestic marine vessel equipment manufacturer from DNV.
We will continue to obtain type approval of cybersecurity from other Classification Societies in various countries to contribute to the safe navigation of marine vessels.
(*1) IACS UR E27,Cyber Resilience of On-Board Systems and Equipment
(*2) IACS UR E26,Cyber Resilience of Ships
■About Nabtesco https://www.nabtesco.com/en/
Nabtesco was established through the integration of Teijin Seiki Co., Ltd. and NABCO Ltd. in 2003. Based on its unique motion control technology, Nabtesco manufactures components for machines to support the automation of production facilities and to provide safety, comfort and a sense of security for land, sea and air transportation.
Nabtesco started the marine vessel equipment business in 1950 and now has a market share of about 50% in Japan and about 40% in the world for marine vessel engine remote control systems, which represent its core product in the business. The company also offers control equipment for auxiliary propulsion systems, electronic governor systems, and electronically controlled hydraulic valves for use in electronically controlled engines. It has marine vessel equipment production bases in the city of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, the city of Busan in South Korea and the city of Shanghai in China and also has service bases for the equipment in Singapore and the Netherlands.
(Marine Control Systems Company website)
