04/02/2026
Air Products Membrane Solutions announced it is the first company to obtain cybersecurity certification for maritime nitrogen systems under the International Association of Classification Societies’ (IACS) Unified Requirements E26 and E27, achieving a new industry benchmark for cyber resilience at sea.
“Securing the IACS cybersecurity certification positions our systems as a trusted choice for shipowners and operators to safeguard their vessels against cyber threats,” said Dr. Erin Sorensen, General Manager, Air Products Membrane Solutions. “This certification reflects Air Products Membrane Solutions’ commitment to security and enhances our market competitiveness. It’s a strategic advantage that reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, future-ready solutions to the maritime sector."
IACS Unified Requirements (UR) E26 and E27 establish minimum cybersecurity standards for new vessels by focusing on UR E26 for the ship as a whole and UR E27 for individual on-board systems and equipment.
A 2024/2025 cybersecurity report by DNV Cyber stated 31% of maritime professionals reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in the 12 months leading up to October 2024, a significant increase from 17% five years earlier.
Air Products Membrane Solutions has a long history of innovation in the maritime industry. It was the first company to install a membrane-based nitrogen generation system onboard a ship in 1984. Today, more than 2,500 ships from over 50 countries use the company’s nitrogen generators, which are designed and manufactured at its facility in Norway.
The company’s membrane-based nitrogen generation systems enable large ships to efficiently switch from traditional heavy fuels to cleaner alternative fuels while at sea, resulting in reduced emissions during the transport of goods.
About Air Products
Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 85 years, focused on serving energy, environmental and emerging markets and generating a cleaner future. The company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical and food. It develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects, supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the industrial and heavy-duty transportation sectors. For more information, visit https://www.airproducts.com.
