Rakuten Maritime Wins Cyber Security Award at 10th SAFETY4SEA Awards

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Seoul and Tokyo, October 1, 2025 - Rakuten Symphony today announced that its Rakuten Maritime cybersecurity solution has been honored with the Cyber Security Award at the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Awards. Held in Greece on September 30, the ceremony brought together maritime stakeholders from around the world. The award highlights Rakuten Maritime's technical excellence and contributions to the industry, as well as its role in advancing maritime cybersecurity worldwide.

The SAFETY4SEA Awards celebrate outstanding performance and contributions to maritime safety and sustainable shipping. Underpinned by its "Secure by Design" strategy, Rakuten Maritime provides robust protection across the entire vessel lifecycle, from design to maintenance, supporting shipbuilders and operators in addressing evolving cyber challenges. This honor acknowledges Rakuten Maritime's cybersecurity solutions for compliance with IACS UR E26 and E27*.

Ryan Son, President of Rakuten Symphony's Internet Services Business Unit and Head of Rakuten Maritime, commented, "Rakuten Maritime is a crucial cybersecurity solution in this era of accelerating digital transformation in the maritime industry. This SAFETY4SEA Cyber Security Award recognizes our robust response system that enables comprehensive cyber risk management across the entire lifecycle of a vessel, as well as our strong compliance with IACS UR E26 and E27."

The solution has also earned ClassNK's Innovation Endorsement, highlighting its compliance with global maritime cybersecurity standards and further demonstrating Rakuten Maritime's commitment to building secure and resilient smart ships and autonomous vessels.

Rakuten Maritime is driving a paradigm shift in maritime cybersecurity, moving beyond reactive response to integrated, design-first security across the sector. Moving forward, Rakuten Maritime remains committed to enabling safer, more efficient cybersecurity environments and becoming a global leader in securing smart ships and autonomous vessels while advancing the digital future of global shipping.

Notes:
*Refers to Unified Requirements on Cyber Resilience (URE26, E27) established by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), a non-government organization that provides classification and statutory certification services for the international shipping industry. These requirements, which apply to new shipbuilding contracts signed after July 1, 2024, make cybersecurity a mandatory standard for modern ships.

About Rakuten Maritime
Launched in December 2024, Rakuten Maritime is an integrated cybersecurity solution designed specifically for smart ships and autonomous vessels, offering comprehensive protection across the entire vessel lifecycle. Beyond its robust technology, which has received innovation endorsements from leading classification organizations like ClassNK and certification from RINA, Rakuten Maritime also offers consulting services that provide tailored support to address the unique challenges of maritime clients. By leveraging its cross-functional expertise in maritime operations, cybersecurity and digital transformation, the service helps clients achieve seamless regulatory compliance and build embedded cyber resilience.

To find out more about Rakuten Maritime, please visit: https://rakuten-maritime.com/en