Who We Are — We are
The Crew of
The ShipPaulJobs Blog.
This blog was not built to chase trends, promote products, or represent
organizations.
It was formed by individuals who share a deeper question:
How will the maritime industry truly change in the age of AI, data, and
cybersecurity—and who will shape that change from the inside?
The Crew is a group of practitioners from shipbuilding, shipping, automation,
cybersecurity, and software engineering.
Each of us works in different roles and environments, but we are united by the
same posture:
to study first, verify in the field, and then share what actually works.
Our Attitude as Crew
We approach Maritime 4.0 not as spectators, but as
operators and problem-solvers.
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We read regulations to understand intent, not just compliance.
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We interpret class rules and standards through
real system architectures.
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We discuss smart ships from the engine room, the bridge, and the control
network—not from slides.
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We challenge assumptions, document lessons learned, and leave a trail
others can follow.
This blog is our shared logbook.
Our Ambition
Our ambition is not to dominate the market, but to
quietly influence how it thinks and moves.
We believe:
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Better understanding leads to better decisions.
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Clear interpretation of cyber regulations reduces confusion and risk.
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Open, experience-based knowledge accelerates real adoption of smart ships
and cyber resilience.
Through consistent study, writing, and discussion, we aim to contribute to an
industry that is more
resilient, interconnected, and ready for what comes next.
Why We Sail Together
We gathered this crew because no single role—Captain, Deck, Engine, Security,
or Automation—can navigate Maritime 4.0 alone.
Only by sharing perspectives across boundaries can we design ships, systems,
and policies that actually survive the real world.
This is not a company.
This is not a marketing channel.
It is a crew—learning, questioning, and moving forward together.
The Crew
Captain
Paul
Founder & Editor-in-Chief · ShipPaulJobs
Senior Manager at a global consulting firm specializing in Maritime Cyber Security, AI, and Data Analytics. 17+ years spanning shipbuilding R&D, AI product development, and maritime cyber compliance.
📋 Career
2023– Senior Manager · Global Consulting Firm
Maritime Cyber Security · AI · IACS UR E26/E27 · IMO MSC
2021–22 Acting Manager · 국내 대형 유통 기업
AI Service Development · Data & Analytics
2011–21 Product Owner & Sr. Researcher · DSME
Smart Ship R&D · Central Research Institute · 10 yrs 7 mos
2007–09 S/W Developer · Electronics
Embedded Software · Win32/MFC/.NET
🎓 Education
SKKU — Ph.D Candidate, Software Engineering
AI · RL · NLP · CV (2020–2023)
SKKU — M.S., Mobile Communication
Embedded Systems · HCI (2009–2011)
Maritime Cyber Security
IACS UR E26/E27
AI & Data Analytics
IMO MSC Compliance
Smart Ship R&D
Project Management
SCC
Blue Horizonist
Cybersecurity Consultant · ISP · ISMP
IT/OT Integrated Cybersecurity Architecture · IACS UR E26/E27 Compliance · N2SF · Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance · BPR · Digital Transformation
📋 Career
IT Consultant · KPMG (2019–2022)
Public & Private ISP
기술영업 · Daewoo Electronics (1993–1998)
🎓 Education
M.S. Information Systems · Univ. of Maryland
Robert H. Smith School of Business (GPA 3.1)
B.S. Management Science · Univ. of Maryland
Korea University (고려대학교)
IT/OT Cybersecurity Architecture
IACS UR E26/E27
N2SF
ISP · ISMP
BPR · Digital Transformation
DECK
Julius
Maritime Technical Consultant
Shipboard Cybersecurity & Compliance · Full Ship Design & Build Lifecycle · Cybersecurity Architecture & Governance · Maritime Cyber Policy & International Relations
🎓 Education
B.S. International Affairs (International Economics)
The George Washington University
B.A. Law · Hanyang Cyber University (GPA 4.13)
Language Program (汉语) · Peking University
Shipboard Cybersecurity
Ship Design & Build Lifecycle
Maritime Cyber Policy
International Relations
Cybersecurity Governance
ECR
Morgan
Maritime Technical Consultant · Certified Information Processing Engineer
10+ years IT & Cybersecurity · IACS E26 CRSI Project Lead · Maritime Cyber Risk Management · CBS-based Systems (ECDIS, VDR) · Classification Society Liaison
🎓 Education
B.S. Electronics & Information Engineering
Korea University (고려대학교, 2007–2015)
IACS E26 CRSI Project Lead
Maritime Cyber Risk Management
CBS Systems (ECDIS · VDR)
Classification Society Liaison
IT/Cybersecurity 10yr+
ECR
Woojin Lee
Automation Cyber Engineering · Cyber Tech Consultant
IACS UR E26/E27 · ISO 27001 · ISO 27701 · ISO 42001 · ISMS/P · Maritime & IoT Security · Privacy & Compliance Advisory · Global Enterprise Security Frameworks
🎓 Education
M.S. Computer Software Engineering · Korea University (GPA 4.15, 2021–2023)
B.S. Software Engineering · Lancaster University
Upper Second Class Honours 2:1 (2015–2020)
🏆 Awards
Outstanding Paper Award · Korea Blockchain Academic Conference (2021)
Grand Prize (1st) · Korea Financial Security Institute (2022)
KISA Blockchain Nuri Corps Member (2022)
IACS UR E26/E27
ISO 27001 · 27701 · 42001
ISMS/P
Maritime & IoT Security
Privacy & Compliance Advisory
SEC
Yeon
Maritime / Cybersecurity Consultant · Cloud Security · DevSecOps
Maritime Cybersecurity · Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/Azure) · Zero Trust · Kubernetes · DevSecOps · Prisma Cloud · Ship / Cloud / Development Security Integration
📋 Career
Security Policy Manager · OpsNow.io (2023–2025)
Cloud Security Posture Management Engineer · Bespin Global (2022–2023)
IT Management Intern · Yulchon LLC (2021)
🎓 Education & Certs
B.S. Convergence Security Engineering · Sungshin Women's University
GPA 3.64/4.0 · Dean's List · Security Tech Club President
HTB CWPE — Wi-Fi Pentesting Expert (Top 10, 2026)
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100, 2025)
Maritime Cybersecurity
Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Zero Trust · Kubernetes
DevSecOps · Prisma Cloud
AX Security
Min Sung
(Chris) Jung
AX Security Engineer · AI-powered SecOps · Azure Policy Governance
Security Architecture · Agentic AI SecOps (Microsoft) · Financial / Government / Military Sector · Threat Intelligence · Malware Analysis · Incident Response
📋 Career
KISA · 8 yrs 7 mos
· AI Security Platform Architect/PM (2019–2022)
· Senior Cyber Threat Analyst (2018–2020)
· National Cyber Drill Exercise PM (2016–2018)
Java S/W Engineer · Addteq, NJ USA (2013)
🎓 Education & Certs
B.S. Computer Science · Stony Brook University
GPA 3.53, Cum Laude, Dean's List
B.S. Computer Science · Pittsburg State University (GPA 3.87)
15 Certifications incl. SC-300 (2026) · SC-200 (2025)
Agentic AI SecOps (Microsoft)
Security Architecture
Azure Policy Governance
Threat Intelligence
Malware Analysis
Technical Advisors
Domain experts who provide independent technical guidance on shipbuilding engineering,
digital innovation, and maritime cybersecurity — advising the Crew from the front lines
of the industry.
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Introduction
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Technical Domain
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Richard
立衡
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Principal Maritime Engineering Leader
A principal maritime engineering leader driving digital ship innovation, cybersecurity from ship operations to automation.
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Naval Architecture
Digital Ship Innovation
ICS / OT Security
Offshore System Design
Vessel Automation
IACS UR E26 / E27
Smart Ship & Digital Twin
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Iaan
伊恩
イアン
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Head of Maritime Innovation Division
Leads maritime digital transformation initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region,
bridging classification society frameworks with smart-ship and port-side innovation.
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Smart Ship Architecture
Digital Twin
MASS / Autonomy
Maritime IoT / IIoT
IMO / IACS Compliance
Innovation Strategy
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Changmin
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OT Cyber Security Engineer · Kongsberg Maritime
Specializes in maritime OT system security architecture and Defence in Depth strategy for shipboard control systems — bridging the operational demands of vessel automation with the cybersecurity requirements of modern Classification Society regulations.
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Maritime OT Security
ICS / OT Architecture
Attack Surface Management
Defence in Depth
IACS UR E26 / E27
Vessel Automation Security
Kongsberg Systems
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Bruno
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Platform Engineering & Full-Stack Developer · 20+ yrs
A seasoned IT/OT and AI developer with over 20 years of experience in
platform development and full-stack engineering. Brings deep technical
fluency across industrial control systems and modern software stacks
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Full-Stack Development
Platform Architecture
IT / OT Integration
AI / ML Engineering
Industrial IoT
Cloud & Edge Computing
API & Microservices |
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Sheep
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Senior Maritime Engineering Lead · Concept & Basic Design
A senior maritime engineering leader with deep expertise in conceptual and basic design across diverse vessel types. Brings comprehensive knowledge of global mechanical, electrical & electronics, and cybersecurity system onboard specifications — combined with proven design and project management capability for large-scale maritime and offshore platform construction, and a track record of steering complex programmes with market stability.
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Naval Architecture & Concept Design
Mechanical Systems Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Systems
Cybersecurity System Spec Analysis
Offshore & Large Platform Construction
Maritime Project Management
Global System Integration
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Iris
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Maritime Engineering Specialist · Detailed Design & Engineering Review
A maritime engineering specialist with deep expertise in detailed ship design and engineering drawing analysis. Brings strong capability in mechanical, electrical & electronics, and cybersecurity system onboard specification review — together with experience spanning pre-design and post-design stages, quality inspection, and cross-functional communication for large-scale vessel and offshore construction projects.
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Detailed Ship Design
Engineering Drawing Analysis
Mechanical & Electrical Systems
Cybersecurity Spec Review
Pre & Post Design Engineering
Quality Inspection & Review
Large Platform Construction
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Brandon Ha
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Field Services Engineer & Account Manager (Marine & Offshore) · Schneider Electric
Nearly 8 years of hands-on shipboard automation and power systems experience at Schneider Electric Marine & Offshore — preceded by 9 years as Manager at SPP Shipbuilding and 2+ years as Engineer at DESMI. Bridges vendor-side field engineering with full shipbuilding lifecycle expertise.
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Marine & Offshore Automation
Shipboard Power Systems
Field Services Engineering
Schneider Electric Systems
Shipbuilding Engineering
DESMI Marine Systems
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What Brings the Crew Together
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Study-driven insights into
Maritime 4.0
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Practical interpretations of
regulations, standards, and class requirements
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Field-oriented discussions on
smart ships and cyber resilience
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Open knowledge sharing beyond organizational boundaries
This blog exists to
learn, question, and connect.
⚓ Now WANTED ⚓
We are recruiting Crew members to join this blog.
We're looking for individuals who will research, write, and question
the future of the maritime industry, driven by AI, data, and
cyber-enhanced technologies.
We welcome anyone with field experience rather than titles, and with
serious questions rather than answers.
ShipbuildingShipping & OperationsCybersecurityAutomation & OTAI & SoftwareMaritime Policy
Connect with us on Linked ↗
Regardless of position, career, or affiliation, anyone interested in
applying artificial intelligence, data, and cybersecurity technologies to
ships and leading the market together is welcome to apply.
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