Furuno has agreed with Stolt Tankers, the world’s largest chemical tanker operator, to provide “HermAce”, Cyber Security & Remote Monitoring Platform

Furuno Hellas S.A.(Greece) and Furuno Norge A/S(Norway), two subsidiaries of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., have agreed with Stolt Tankers B.V. ("Stolt Tankers") to provide the cutting-edge HermAce Cyber Security and Remote Monitoring Platform. This innovative system includes HermAce Gateway, a smart edge device installed onboard the ship, to provide access and enable information exchange while meeting the extensive cyber security requirements set forth by IMO, Stolt Tankers and classification societies.

Company Comments

"Furuno developed the HermAce solution to help customers to understand the equipment status and perform pre-survey checks. It also provides the foundation for a successful remote VDR Annual Performance Test. The digital twin technology that HermAce has provided equipment information to shore engineers and, along with remote repair services, provides an eye for Furuno's digital transportation." said Theodoros Katemidis, Managing Director, Furuno Hellas S.A.

"We are proud and grateful that Stolt Tankers has selected HermAce as a platform for their bridge IOT project. The contribution of a highly skilled Electrical & Automation team has been important in the development of a solution well adapted to meet the needs of a modern shipping company." said Christian Trovik, Sales Manager, Furuno Norge A/S.

"We always follow developments in all kinds of technical solutions. Furuno now offers HermAce and that is fit for purpose. All the tests we did convinced us to install HermAce on board of our ships. Not only to secure our navigational- and communication equipment against cyber-attacks, but HermAce can also monitor the equipment performances. With predictive maintenance as the next step, we really like the innovative way of thinking and developments within Furuno." said Sean Crowley, Sr. Electrical Project Manager and Daan Baljet, Electrical & Automation Manager, Stolt Tankers B.V.

About Stolt Tankers B.V.

Stolt Tankers provides safe, sustainable, reliable, and high-quality transportation services to the world's leading manufacturers and consumers of chemical, edible oils, acids, and other bulk liquids.

Stolt Tankers operates a fleet of 160 chemical tankers, providing safe, reliable, and high-quality global transportation services for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, acids, and clean petroleum products. Its deep-sea fleet is seamlessly integrated with Stolt Tankers' regional fleets in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean, and inland barging services in Europe and the Gulf Coast of the US.

Stolt Tankers is a division of Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL), a long-term investor and manager of businesses focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its three global bulk liquid and chemicals logistics businesses - Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers - Stolt Sea Farm and various investments. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs: SNI).

About HermAce

HermAce creates a Digital Twin

The HermAce platform is a testament to Furuno's determination to lead the development of safer and more efficient operations. Based on data streams from integrated systems, HermAce provides a continuously updated virtual replica representation of a ship's navigation and communication systems, in line with the IMO definition of a Digital Twin.

HermAce, a certified solution

The HermAce Gateway ensures the security and integrity of the overall monitoring system by complying with cyber security rules and regulations, utilizing network segregation between a Ship's OT and IT networks, data protection, integrity verifications, access control, and an adequate password policy for accessing information about the ship's systems and solutions.

The HermAce platform offers secure access and advanced remote support

The HermAce Gateway provides remote access, allowing both ship-side and shore-side personnel to monitor equipment status and make pre-survey checks of the VDR. It also provides the necessary framework for remote services, such as remote VDR annual performance test (APT) and remote repair services.

Find more information on HermAce, please visit the website: HermAce

Company Profile

• Furuno Hellas S.A.
• Headquarters: Glyfada, Greece
• Representative: Theodoros Katemidis
• Website: https://www.furuno.gr/
• Email: [email protected]

• Furuno Norge A/S
• Headquarters: Ålesund, Norway
• Representative: Trond Strømmen
• Website: https://www.furuno.no/

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