iOThree Limited’s V.Secure maritime cybersecurity system has been granted IACS UR E27 Type Approval by RINA, the international classification society. This approval confirms full compliance with the International Association of Classification Societies’ technical requirements for Computer-Based Systems (CBS) installed on board ships, covering access control, malicious code protection, event logging, communications integrity and recovery support. The certification process included a six-month audit of V.Secure’s hardware integration, software hardening procedures and managed Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, positioning iOThree as one of the first NASDAQ-listed maritime digital providers to achieve this standard.

V.Secure integrates Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities into a unified platform. The on-board module supports real-time monitoring of both IT and operational technology networks under intermittent satellite connectivity. During RINA’s performance trials, V.Secure demonstrated the ability to detect and isolate simulated ransomware attacks within 45 seconds on a container vessel’s bridge network. Continuous 24/7 SOC monitoring ensures automated incident triage and rapid response, reducing mean time to detect (MTTD) by 60% compared with legacy solutions.

This Type Approval arrival is expected to accelerate V.Secure deployments among commercial fleets and offshore support vessels. iOThree reports active pilot programs with three major shipowners, collectively overseeing over 150 vessels in the Asia-Pacific region. These shipowners have committed to multi-year licensing agreements for V.Secure, representing a potential annual contract value exceeding $5 million. By complying not only with IACS UR E27 but also aligning with IMO 2021 cyber-risk management guidelines, iOThree can leverage cross-selling opportunities within its existing onboard connectivity and performance optimization services.

Achieving RINA approval reinforces iOThree’s position in the growing maritime cyber-resilience market, forecast to exceed $2.3 billion by 2028. The certification reduces technical barriers for shipowners subject to tightening regulatory mandates in the European Union and U.S. Coast Guard frameworks. Investors should note that V.Secure’s managed SOC model offers recurring revenue streams with average contract lengths of three to five years and gross margins above 55%. With product roll-out scheduled across key trading lanes in Q2 and Q3 of 2026, iOThree anticipates accelerating revenue growth and improved operational leverage through higher utilization of its Singapore-based SOC and expanded partner network in Europe and the Middle East.