Korean Register (KR) has launched a pilot service of its Cyber Resilience Platform (KR-CRP), a digital solution designed to help shipowners and shipyards manage cybersecurity documentation and comply with the International Association of Classification Societies’ (IACS) Unified Requirement (UR) E26 on cyber resilience of ships.
The launch reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity in ship design, classification and operational management as vessels become increasingly connected and dependent on digital technologies.
KR introduced the pilot service at an event held on 13 October 2026 at the Wyndham Grand Busan in South Korea. Nearly 100 participants attended, including representatives from major shipping companies and ship managers such as SK Shipping, H-Line Shipping, Hyundai LNG Shipping, HMM Ocean Service and POS SM, alongside companies operating in system integration, cybersecurity and information technology.
Digital Platform Aims to Simplify UR E26 Compliance
KR-CRP provides a digital environment for preparing and managing design documentation required under IACS UR E26, which addresses the cyber resilience of ships. The platform is integrated with KR’s drawing approval and classification survey processes, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden on shipowners and shipyards and improving the efficiency of regulatory compliance.
During the launch event, KR demonstrated how the platform could incorporate data from existing onboard security monitoring systems developed and installed by third-party providers. By using this information to support classification surveys, KR-CRP aims to facilitate data-driven assessments, streamline survey preparation and reduce the time surveyors need to spend on board.
Feedback collected from shipowners and shipyards during the pilot phase will be used to improve the platform’s functionality and usability.
KR Plans Coordinated Response Framework for Cyber Incidents
Alongside the platform launch, KR announced plans to establish an internal collaborative framework to support a more systematic response to cyber incidents affecting ships.
Under the proposed arrangement, KR’s Statutory System Certification Team, which works with shipping companies on audits under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, will act as the central point of contact for incident reporting.
Relevant departments will collaborate on technical analysis, recovery support, vessel safety verification and classification survey assistance. The approach is intended to improve coordination during cyber incidents and support the safe recovery of affected vessels.
Cyber Resilience Extends Beyond Documentation
The introduction of KR-CRP highlights the maritime industry’s continued efforts to integrate cybersecurity into ship design, classification and operational processes. As regulatory expectations evolve, shipowners and shipyards increasingly need effective ways to manage cybersecurity requirements and demonstrate compliance.
However, managing compliance documentation is only one part of building cyber resilience. Effective protection also depends on verifying the implementation of cybersecurity measures, assessing risks to onboard operational technology (OT), and ensuring that organisations can respond effectively to cyber incidents.
