Tag: cyber security

DNV has issued its first cyber security approval for maritime digital solutions just ahead of the implementation of upgraded industry-wide regulations.

According to news, a cyber espionage group with ties to China, identified as Mustang Panda, has reportedly deployed malware targeting computer systems of commercial shipping companies in Norway, Greece, and the Netherlands. 

Cybersecurity in the maritime industry is becoming increasingly crucial as vessels, ports, and supply chains embrace digitalization. With the integration of IoT (Internet of Things) devices, automation, and interconnected systems, the sector faces a growing threat landscape that includes risks such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sabotage attempts.

The US Coast Guard, in conjunction with the maritime community and the UK Department for Transportation, has been made aware of several phishing attempts by nefarious actors impersonating Coast Guard port state control (PSC) authorities.

Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and manoeuvrability trials of its Singapore-registered Fortescue Green Pioneer in the Port of Singapore.

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) announced the launch of the MaritimeSG Shipping CyberSafe Scorecard, a tool which allows ship owners, managers and operators to perform self-assessment via an online portal that measures the level of cybersecurity readiness of their fleet operations.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) signed two memorandum of understanding (MoUs) at the Accelerating Decarbonisation and Digitalisation Conference, during the Singapore Maritime Week 2024.

Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded INFODAS GmbH the Type Approval Certificate for its SDoT Data Diode, making it the world's first software-defined data diode to achieve certification in compliance with the UR E27 standards of IACS.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a warning following a report of a vessel experiencing disruption to its electronic navigation systems.

The ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Regulatory News report provides the necessary guidance document introduced to enhance cybersecurity measures and reporting requirements for breaches, suspicious activity, transportation security incidents and cyber incidents.