Corvus Energy, a Norway-based supplier of battery vitality storage options and gasoline cell programs for the marine sector, has been awarded a Type Approval from DNV for its Cyber Security Notation on the Control and Monitoring System of Corvus Energy’s Orca Energy Storage System (ESS).
The Type Approval certificates signifies that Corvus Energy’s management and monitoring system, together with its information assortment by way of Lighthouse, has efficiently met all of the stringent security, high quality, and efficiency necessities associated to cyber safety, as outlined in DNV guidelines for classification – Ships Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.21 Cyber Security, aligned with IACS UR E27.
This achievement demonstrates Corvus Energy’s dedication to making sure the utmost safety and safety for his or her vitality storage programs and the information they deal with, Corvus Energy stated.
“Over the last few years, Corvus Energy has transformed its approach to monitoring and data analytics. Collecting data from hundreds of system installations and establishing the Corvus Vessel Information Portal has improved the company’s ability to monitor and analyze system performance. This also enables remote monitoring, saving both time and costs for the shipowner. Gathered data are also used to support future product development, determine accurate system sizing, optimize second life and recycling, as well as create new and improved services,” Corvus Energy stated.
Kolbjørn Berge, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Corvus Energy underscores the importance of reaching the DNV Type Approval for Cyber Security. He states, “Data collection and machine learning are key to gaining in-depth operational knowledge and real-time diagnostics of the battery system. Constant monitoring enables us to see that the system is used correctly, and it increases safety significantly as we can detect abnormal values at an early stage and take action before they become critical.”
Today, Corvus Energy says it already has more than 100 terabytes of data in the cloud and anticipates this will contribute to new potential business models.
Corvus Energy said it had achieved this milestone well ahead of the deadline set by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) for making cybersecurity rules mandatory for new builds contracted after July 1, 2024.
“Looking forward, Corvus Energy is actively commencing the Type Approvals course of to achieve Cyber Security Type Approvals for its full product vary with DNV, in addition to with different Marine Class Societies,” Corvus Energy stated.