Maritime Industry Briefing: Cyber Security Certification, Transparency Push, and Heavylift Expansion

## Maritime Industry Briefing ### Inmarsat NexusWave Achieves ClassNK Cyber Security Type Approval Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by classification society ClassNK, according to gCaptain. The certification confirms that NexusWave — a fully managed, bonded multi-network connectivity solution and part of the Viasat group — meets the latest International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) cyber security standards, specifically the requirements set out under IACS Unified Requirements E26 and E27. The approval follows a rigorous assessment of NexusWave's onboard systems and architecture. As IACS cyber security requirements become mandatory for newbuildings contracted from July 2024, type approvals of this nature are increasingly critical for shipowners and operators seeking compliant connectivity infrastructure. The certification positions NexusWave as a verified solution for vessels navigating the industry's tightening cyber resilience framework. --- ### Equasis Integrates DYNAMARINe Ship-to-Ship Transfer Data In a move aimed at improving transparency in offshore cargo operations, ship-to-ship (STS) transfer specialist DYNAMARINe has had its vessel data integrated into the Equasis maritime information platform, Splash247 reports. DYNAMARINe has been formally approved as an Equasis data provider, marking a significant step in efforts to bring greater visibility to STS transfer activity. Equasis is a widely used, publicly accessible database that aggregates safety and operational data on the world merchant fleet. The inclusion of DYNAMARINe's STS records enhances the platform's value for port state control authorities, vetting inspectors, and charterers seeking a more complete operational picture of vessels. The development comes amid heightened regulatory and commercial scrutiny of STS operations, particularly in the context of sanctions compliance and environmental monitoring. --- ### Eckship Plans Up to Six Heavylift Newbuilds from 2028 German project cargo and heavylift specialist Eckship has announced a newbuilding programme that could add up to six heavylift vessels to its fleet, with deliveries scheduled from the second quarter of 2028, according to Splash247. The vessels are expected to be delivered in quick succession, signalling a substantial capacity expansion for the Hamburg-based operator. The programme reflects continued confidence in the heavylift and project cargo sector, which has seen sustained demand driven by offshore energy infrastructure, industrial equipment movements, and large-scale construction projects globally. Further details on the shipyard contracts and vessel specifications are expected to follow as the programme progresses.