NKCS, ClassNK Consulting Service Co, launched a supporting system to help companies comply with the upcoming ISM requirements for cyber security.
To remind, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued and implemented a series of regulations and guidelines on cyber risk management, with, last but not least, the adoption of the Resolution MSC.428(98). This resolution calls companies to report any cyber risk in their ISM Code no later than January 1, 2021.
Therefore, in efforts to help the shipping industry NKCS launched a service that helps companies incorporate cyber risk management into an existing SMS manual as its support for ship management companies in complying with ISM requirements for cybersecurity.
Based on a systematic and comprehensive approach to the cyber risks that may occur onboard and the recommended elements (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover) to be included in line with the MSC.428(98), NKCS provides a manual, network conceptual diagram and risk assessment template, which are tailored to the individual ship’s situation and easy to customize.
In the meantime, following the IMO’s footsteps, the USCG also announced that it will make this recommendation mandatory for U.S. flagged vessels and foreign-flagged vessels that call on ports in the U.S.
Having an active role in shipping’s digitalization, ClassNk collaborated with e5 Lab Inc. to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) on “Marindows”, a comprehensive digital platform for ships being developed by e5 Lab.
