Weidmuller I/O System - Safeguarding Ship Cybersecurity
You may have seen these news reports:
In 2025, 116 oil tankers belonging to Iran's two major shipping companies lost ship-to-shore communication due to a cyberattack, disrupting ship operations.¹
In 2024, DNV Cyber assessed that each shipping company experienced an attack on average every five days, with severe cases even forcing ships to cease operations.
In 2023, the average loss from a single cyberattack in the shipping industry reached $550,000.
It is against this backdrop that the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) issued the Requirements for Network Resilience of Shipboard Systems and Equipment (UR E27).
The Weidmuller I/O system u-remote successfully obtained DNV type approval based on UR E27, becoming one of the few distributed I/O solutions in the industry currently possessing UR E27 approval.
What exactly does UR E27 require?
UR E27 stands for "Cyber resilience of on-board systems and equipment." Its core requirement is that on-board systems and equipment possess verifiable network resilience capabilities. This means that all critical components integrated into the system must withstand scrutiny from a security perspective.
In terms of technical architecture, UR E27's core security requirements reference and utilize the mature industrial cybersecurity standard IEC 62443.
Weidmuller u-remote I/O system
As a key component, the u-remote I/O system complies with IEC 62443-4-2 and meets IACS's relevant specifications for UR E27, helping you complete the entire CBS asset inventory cybersecurity certification more efficiently.
For component manufacturers, cybersecurity compliance is not a single-point issue. Prior to this, Weidmuller had already obtained TÜV SÜD certification for compliance with IEC 62443-4-1. This certification covers the product development process and confirms Weidmuller's ability to continuously deliver industrial cybersecurity components and solutions.
The u-remote I/O system has been recognized by several major classification societies, providing shipyards, system integrators, and equipment manufacturers with greater flexibility and adaptability across different projects and classification society systems.
The currently available u-remote I/O system has been upgraded to meet UR E27 type approval requirements. Customers can directly use it in relevant projects without additional adjustments or waiting.
While meeting stringent industry standards, the u-remote I/O system does not sacrifice efficiency and convenience in engineering applications. It is designed around real-world engineering scenarios, helping engineers to more efficiently complete installation, commissioning, and maintenance in complex systems.
Facing the new industry standard of IACS UR E27, the value of the Weidmuller u-remote I/O system lies not only in DNV's type approval, but also in its implementation of "network resilience" at every specific engineering site. When your system needs to cope with increasingly stringent reviews from classification societies or shipowners, the u-remote I/O system has already prepared a proven solution for you.
In the wave of marine and offshore automation, Weidmuller will safeguard navigation safety while making the entire project faster and more convenient.
Post time: May-15-2026