Uniwise Offshore, a Thailand- based offshore sustain vessel (OSV) firm, has actually improved cyber-security requirements throughout its OSV fleet by embracing innovation from Inmarsat, a mobile satellite interactions professional.
“With reliable connectivity delivered by Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress, Fleet Secure Unified Threat Management (UTM) provides Uniwise with end-to-end functionality to protect its network from cyber-attacks and intrusion via infected devices,” Inmarsat stated.
“In the busy Gulf of Thailand, where a majority of Uniwise’s OSVs operate, connectivity is a key requirement. During prolonged downtimes and when usage is high, vessels become susceptible to cyber-attacks which could impact vessel operations and result in significant business losses for both owners and charterers,” Inmarsat stated.
Jon-Axel Hauglum, Co-Head of Business, Uniwise Offshore, stated: “In busy areas in the Gulf of Thailand usage on the network is high. Both business critical as well as extensive crew traffic must be protected and secured, hence we needed a satellite communications partner that has solutions specifically designed for maritime. We needed security, not only to minimise the risk of downtime during operations but also to safeguard our vessels from the growing threat of cyber-attacks. We identified Inmarsat as that partner. Fleet Xpress offers reliable connectivity and Fleet Secure UTM ensures robust network protection our operations require.”
According to Inmarsat, Fleet Secure UTM is a thorough collection of network safety devices created particularly for the maritime sector.
“Managed through a single online portal and backed by a dedicated security operations centre, the solution allows Uniwise to detect and monitor threats and protect its fleet network from attacks. It also supports the company’s compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s 2021 functional cyber-security requirements for demonstrating cyber-risk management,” Inmarsat stated.
Gert-Jan Panken, Vice President Direct Sales, Inmarsat Maritime, commented: “Cyber-attacks are a growing concern for vessel operators worldwide. Fleet Secure UTM brings together all the tools owners need to assess and mitigate risks and establish a cyber-secure environment, while Fleet Xpress provides the reliable coverage to ensure these tools – and other business-critical applications – remain online even where demand is at its highest.”
Inmarsat’s connection as well as safety bundle for Uniwise additionally consists of Fleet Hotspot, which supplies team accessibility to high-speed connection as well as is entirely independent of the vessel’s data transfer.
According to Inmarsat, this guarantees continuous link to high-speed, always-on, business-critical data transfer. With adaptable charterer strategies, Uniwise additionally take advantage of customized connection demands for charterers.
Further adding to Uniwise’s cyber-resilient atmosphere, both solutions are provided through the protected, committed network, Inmarsat stated.
