MaritimeCompliance Archives - Alexandros Engelen

What are classification societies in the maritime industry ?

Post author:Alexandros Engelen
Post published:July 9, 2026
Post category:Maritime Cyber Insights

If you work in shipping, you encounter their names constantly:- DNV- Lloyd's Register- ABS Group- Bureau Veritas- ClassNK - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai- RINABut outside technical circles, their actual role is…

What are IACS UR E26 and E27 ?

Post author:Alexandros Engelen
Post published:July 8, 2026
Post category:Maritime Cyber Insights

IACS Unified Requirements E26 and E27 appear repeatedly in maritime cyber security discussions. Often referenced, less often explained. They mark the point where IACS, through its member classification societies, extended…