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Danelec has become the first Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) manufacturer to receive new DNV Cyber Security Type Approval for IACS UR E27, for its advanced DM100 VDR platform. This significant milestone underscores the Danish maritime safety and digital technology company’s commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for maritime safety and operational performance.
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has introduced the new IACS Unified Requirements E27 to enhance cyber safety and protect maritime assets from cyber threats, which is now mandatory for all classed ships contracted for construction from 1 July 2024. Covering both operational and information technology systems on ships, these standards ensure that Danelec VDR is at the forefront of maritime cybersecurity.
The approval confirms that the DM100 VDR and DM100 (S-)VDR G2 meet stringent cybersecurity standards, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. Compliant with DNV rules for classification – Ships Pt.6 Ch.5 Sec.21 Cyber security, Danelec VDRs are designed to safeguard sensitive data and ensure data integrity.
The new certification also adheres to the newly released IEC 61162-460 Ed. 3.0, an updated standard for maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment that includes specifications for secure digital interfaces and Ethernet interconnections. The DM100 VDR platform is now approved according to: DNV security profiles SP0 and SP1 (edition July 2023), IACS UR E27 and IEC 61162-460 Ed. 3.0.
“Securing maritime technology against cyber attacks is more critical than ever as the industry increasingly relies on digital systems to reduce operational costs and environmental impact. Achieving the DNV Cyber Security Type Approval for our DM100 VDR platform underscores our dedication to safeguarding maritime assets and ensuring the integrity of vital data,” said Christian Kock, EVP Safety, Danelec.
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NSSLGlobal, a provider of maritime engineering solutions, and Danelec Marine, a manufacturer of Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs), have expanded their long standing, strategic partnership, strengthening NSSLGlobal’s position as a leading integrator of navigation and communications technologies.
NSSLGlobal celebrates its 55-year heritage by continuing to provide customers with outstanding project management and certified service engineers. Increased spares and inventory will be distributed across the world at NSSLGlobal service offices so as to guarantee stock for its customers as well as enhancing response times for new builds and retrofit projects and to ensure the highest levels of support availability for its Smart Maintenance customers.At the core of this relationship areNSSLGlobal’s engineering expertise and portfolio of value-added services helping customers reduce costs while simplifying the process to service, retrofit and manage a VDR, alongside Danelec’sdata recording and capture solutionswhich are designed to facilitate seamless repair, installation, and integration.
NSSLGlobal’s bespoke customer portal, INSIGHT, provides automated, real-time Annual Performance Test (APT) reminders coinciding with GMDSS radios surveys and gyro overhauls reducing the administrative burden and avoids last minute arrangements and unexpected costs. Additionally, NSSLGlobal provides expert 24/7 remote support so users can carry out pre-APT checks to avoid unnecessary attendance costs due to failed APT Surveys.
Scott McBride, Group Sales Director at NSSLGlobal, announced, “Danelec’s innovative approach in product design combined with NSSLGlobal’s engineering capability, and focus on service excellence, makes for a first-class collaboration. This customer-centric partnership is focused on simplifying complex, timely and costly retrofit projects alongside global support capability.“
Casper Jensen, CEO of Danelec, commented, “With the growth of our market and increasing our portfolio of data capture products in our technology, this new cooperation with NSSLGlobal will support our continued growth, market reach and service support delivering unparalleled safety to new customers.”
NSSLGlobal continues to grow itsengineeringcapacity to meet increased global demand for services. NSSLGlobal is recruiting and career opportunities can be foundhere.
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Copenhagen-based Danelec, a technology provider specializing in maritime safety and sustainability, and a global leader in ship data management solutions that drive efficiency and safety at sea, has highlighted record growth in its just published 2022/23 annual report, with topline up from 168M DKK last year, to 298M DKK. The fast-growing Danish scale-up company’s CEO Casper Jensen points to rapid market developments as a defining factor behind the financial results in the report, which showcases growth in both revenue and bottom line.
“We are coming out of a financial year characterized by new regulations that have been driving a significant increase in demand for some of our key offerings,” he said. “Our market leading Voyage Data Recorder has exceeded expectations, and our organization has taken up the challenge to deliver as regulatory developments boost orders across the board. We are proud of our latest financial results. However, we see it as a testament to our agility and commitment to deliver rather than an indication of our future growth.”
New international maritime regulations designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been a positive influence for Danelec. Effective January 1, 2023, ships are mandated to calculate their "Attained Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index" (EEXI) and report their environmental impact through the "carbon intensity indicator (CII) and CII rating". In December 2021, Danelec bolstered its standing in EEXI and CII by acquiring Kyma AS, a Norwegian digital ship performance monitoring specialist. The acquisition enhances Danelec's software, enabling automated and digitalized data collection, which is crucial for accurate and efficient emissions reporting as part of the EEXI and CII rules.
Danelec will continue to deliver solutions at the forefront of shipping’s wider response to climate change. The industry carries more than 90% of world trade and produces 3% of global GHG emissions. To reduce the impact, early this summer, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed to an updated, industry-wide strategy to pave the way for net-zero shipping by 2050, with checkpoints of 20-30% by 2030 and 70% by 2040. While shipping’s decarbonization will be strengthened by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and future fuels like ammonia, and methanol (the leading global shipping company Maersk unveiled the world’s first methanol-fuel engine powered ship in October), Jensen is confident in the role that data and digitalization will play within shipping’s green transition.
“Carbon-free fuels are essential to bring the industry to net zero, but the average global fleet is almost 22 years old, so it’s clear that we can’t just wait for ship owners to renew their fleets. If we are to reach 20-30% GHG reductions by 2030, different measures need to be considered and at Danelec, we firmly believe that digitalization holds the key to confronting the challenges of sustainability, productivity, and transparency, and further enhancing safety at sea. The outlook is positive as maritime digitalization is gaining traction, with 70% of ship owners exploring new digital solutions. Yet, the industry still widely relies on data from noon reports, which are notorious for their varying quality.”
Usually prepared by a chief engineer every day, noon reports provide a daily status to assess the performance of a ship based on e.g., its position, speed, and the prevailing weather conditions. While established as a standardized reporting process, a new, more automated reporting method is needed if ship owners and managers are to fully leverage the value of vessel and fleet data for reducing fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
“While noon reports hold an important role for ship owners to optimize and document ship performance, it’s critical that dependable digital and physical infrastructure is available to automate the collection and sharing of diverse sensor-based data in order to improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions. Danelec’s advanced data capturing capabilities offer seamless retrieval of real-time data directly from its source, providing a comprehensive big picture and granular view that gives crew onboard and managers ashore the insight they need to operate vessels more sustainably. We call it high frequency, high quality data (HFHQ), and it is enabling completely new ways of operating fleets at a global scale,” said Jensen.
The full Danelec 2022/23 Annual Report can be accessed here.
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Danish company Danelec, a global market leader in the production of electronic equipment for the maritime industry, consolidates its market position in the Voyage Data Recorders sector further with the acquisition of MacGregor's business in this field. With this investment, Danelec enhances its installed base to a total of 16,000.
With the acquisition of MacGregor's Voyage Data Recorder business (VDR) including the Maritime Data Engine (MDE) Software, Danish Danelec further establishes itself as a global leader in the market for VDRs in the maritime industry.
"The acquisition is an important and logical step for us. Not only are we increasing our share of installed VDR solutions worldwide, but we are also enhancing our technological capability, our know-how, and improving our position in several segments of the maritime industry,"says Casper Jensen, CEO of Danelec.
With the realization of the acquisition on November 1st, Danelec now commands an installed base of around 16 thousand units across business areas – VDR, Ship Performance Monitoring, and IoT data collection. Voyage Data Recorders are devices installed on ships and function like the "black boxes" known from airplanes. They collect vital data concerning the ship's operation, which is primarily used for safety purposes and additionally can be used to optimize ship operation in order to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Necessity for Technological Development
The shipping industry transports more than 90% of world trade, and the sector is known for its significant emission output, with three percent of global greenhouse gases directly traceable to the maritime industry. In the summer of 2023, the agency under the UN, International Maritime Organization (IMO), agreed on an updated, industry-specific strategy to pave the way for a carbon-neutral industry by 2050.
"With IMO’s ambition to make the industry carbon-neutral by 2050, we see it as necessary that the industry and its players invest in the required technological development - and here at Danelec, we are eager to lead the way and shoulder our part of the responsibility. I believe that with this acquisition, we are sending a clear signal about our commitment,"says Casper Jensen.
Shared Values and Synergies
Founded in 1995, Danelec is built on nearly 30 years of experience and know-how, and the title of a global player is further supported by the acquisition. After the consolidation, Danelec commands 130 employees spread across 11 offices, supplemented by approximately 200-225 service partners and more than 700 trained technicians distributed worldwide.
MacGregor is owned by Finnish Cargotec. Cargotec acquired Interschalt Maritime Systems in 2016 and integrated the VDR and MDE portfolio from the Interschalt services business under MacGregor. That is the portfolio that Danelec is now taking over.
It brings joy to Danelec, that not only the product but also several team members are becoming part of Danelec. The entire team is thrilled about the transfer. Especially Nicola Jensch, who is taking over the daily management of the German business for Danelec in connection with the consolidation is looking forward to the business opportunities.
"The acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for us, as we view Danelec’s resources and expertise in VDR as the best and most innovative in the market. We are also looking forward to exploiting the shared values and synergy that will undoubtedly benefit our business and customers,"says Nicola Jensch.
At MacGregor, they concur:
“We are confident that Danelec is the right entity to take over our VDR business. Their technical leadership and innovative approach in the maritime industry are unparalleled. We believe that under Danelec’s stewardship, the VDR business will not only thrive but also continue to innovate and lead in the market,”says Rainer Twisterling, Vice President Europe at MacGregor.
The acquisition is the second within a couple of years, following Danelec’s purchase of Norwegian KYMA AS, a leading specialist in digital monitoring of ship operations, in December 2021.
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Leading maritime operational and safety technology company Danelec is making it even easier for ship owners and managers to stay compliant to SOLAS Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) regulations by adding one touch secure remote configuration to its innovative Remote Services.
Already providing comprehensive VDR health monitoring, service preparation and instant access to recorded data, VDR Remote Services offer unparalleled marine data accessibility and operational efficiency for Danelec customers. A multi-pronged approach aimed at improving safety and reducing operational expenses, the Services make it possible to detect potential VDR issues at the earliest stage while enabling careful service planning and readiness for Annual Performance Tests (APT) and the ability to download VDR data from shore to speed up incident investigation.
The new functionality is an agile solution for swift over-the-air configuration changes, helping to rectify errors and reconfigure VDRs remotely in order to mitigate the need for unplanned service calls and effectively ensuring that vessels and fleets can easily maintain VDR compliance. The system grants certified technicians remote configuration capabilities using a secure end-to-end connection, allowing for seamless coordination with technical partners and a proactive approach for timely fixes that can ensure vessels remain operational and are able to arrive or leave port on schedule.
Claus Borum, Danelec's CTO, said: “Our continued dedication to remaining at the technological forefront of the VDR market is about both our hardware platform and the integration of value-added over-the-air services. This approach means that we can transform the VDR from being a mere regulatory requirement into a proactive tool that serves the dual objectives of enhancing maritime safety and boosting operational efficiency."
Danelec offers seamless remote access through its VDR Remote Services for €840 annually per vessel. In addition to the new remote configuration function, the fee covers all existing VDR Remote Services:
- The comprehensive Monitoring service provides an overview of the VDR and all connected devices and sensors. Real-time VDR status monitoring aids in the timely detection of potential equipment concerns, helping to secure compliance and empower crew on-board to promptly address minor issues while at sea, significantly reducing the risk of high-cost emergency repairs.
- Service Preparation Alarm & Pre-APT enables users to start a pre-Annual Performance Test remotely for early problem detection. This proactive methodology enhances collaboration with technical partners, ensuring punctual APT compliance. Danelec's unique VDR data Dump for Support feature also allows technicians to remotely evaluate VDR health, preparing for en-route repairs or the forthcoming port call.
- With Instant Remote Data Access, it is easy to remotely obtain VDR recordings from specified periods quickly and securely through a secure end-to-end connection for investigation purposes. Regular extraction and evaluation of VDR data also helps to spot operational trends or potential safety issues while the recordings provided by the service offer a deep dive into crew interactions, emphasizing areas of possible safety improvement for training that can improve maritime safety standards.
Danelec VDR Remote Services accommodate the safety and compliance challenges of ship owners, ship managers and safety officers by unlocking unparalleled access to ship data and actionable insights, enabling efficient service checks anywhere in that world and providing early detection of potential equipment issues.
