Tag: cyber security

The last couple years, cyber security has become a significant challenge for the maritime industry as well. In this regard, IMO took the decision to embed cyber security into Safety Management Systems; not much time has left for this new requirement and one thing is for sure: from next year, a new era begins for ship operators.

NKCS, ClassNK Consulting Service Co, launched a supporting system to help companies comply with the upcoming ISM requirements for cyber security.

ClassNK along with e5 Lab Inc. shake hands and inked a joint research agreement in order to develop a cyber security digital platform.

Dryad and RedSkyAlliance continue monitor attempted attacks within the maritime sector, examining how email is used to deceive the recipient and potentially expose the target organisations.

ABB Marine & Ports is about to launch a new cyber security laboratory following the stricter maritime cyber security rules which enter into force on January 1, 2021.

Hurtigruten, the Norwegian shipping company, has been the latest company to suffer a cyber attack, with the company reporting on its social media that its systems and phones were offline.

Following the challenges that shipping industry is dealing with due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) urges industry to pay attention on cyber security investments.

Socrates Theodossiou, Tototheo Maritime co-Chief Executive argues that cyber security is more than a certificate, but an ongoing technological and human process across all of society.

Except the pandemic and the risks arising, the shipping industry has to deal with a rise in cyber-attacks against superyachts and the forthcoming IMO requirements on the sector’s cyber security systems from January.

From 1st of January, 2021 cyber security will be a new requirement for all Safety Management Systems, according to IMO Resolution. In our special column SeaSense, in association with The North of England P&I Club, we ask global experts to provide feedback whether shipping industry is ready or not to comply.