• IEC (international electrotechnical commission)
• PKI (public key infrastructure)
• secure communication(SECOM)

Maritime communication faces critical challenges, lacking robust security and scalability in its current monolithic architectures. This thesis proposes the implementation of the International Standard Secure Communication (SECOM) protocol between ship and shore control centers, a framework published by the IEC designed to fortify data exchange and technical services between maritime entities. SECOM protocols involve using cryptographic techniques, including PKI and secure key exchange mechanisms. The protocol ensures end-to-end integrity, confidentiality, and authentication through a secure communication channel, mitigating vulnerabilities inherent in traditional maritime communication systems. Furthermore, to make the protocol more reliable and fault-tolerant, we will be leveraging a microservice architecture to implement the components of SECOM. This architecture supports a token-based security scheme for microservices, with the integration of authentication servers adding more security robustness to the system. In conclusion, the implementation of SECOM protocols using a scalable and secure microservice architecture can enhance maritime communication, which will lead to safer and more efficient global trade and transportation.