Hanwha Ocean has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its newly developed Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solution designed specifically for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units. The solution aims to protect critical infrastructure and enhance cyber resilience on board offshore assets.
Developed in collaboration with SIGA Data Security, the OT cybersecurity solution is tailored to defend vital OT systems against cyber threats. ABS completed a thorough design review to ensure compliance with class and statutory requirements.
The cybersecurity innovation is part of a broader multi-year Offshore Technology Collaboration Agreement between ABS and Hanwha Ocean. This partnership focuses on pioneering projects that integrate sustainability, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and OT cybersecurity—leveraging both organizations’ strengths to address offshore energy sector challenges.
“This is an exciting achievement for both organizations,” said Miguel Hernandez, Senior Vice President of Global Offshore at ABS. “As connectivity increases across offshore assets, so do the cyber risks. This new OT solution helps operators address vulnerabilities in their critical operational systems.”
Philippe Levy, President of Hanwha Ocean Offshore, emphasized the strategic importance of the AIP approval: “Receiving this AIP from ABS is a major milestone for Hanwha Ocean. It highlights our commitment to innovation and operational resilience in offshore environments. Through our partnership with ABS and SIGA, we are delivering validated cybersecurity solutions that provide enhanced process-level visibility, real-time threat detection, and secure remote operations—fully aligned with stringent offshore compliance standards and network segmentation architectures. This achievement significantly strengthens our competitive edge in current and upcoming FPSO projects, where robust cybersecurity is now a fundamental requirement.”
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