Tag: cyber security

UK Department of Transport announced the release of a comprehensive guidance for cyber safety and security for the shipping industry. The 'Ship cyber security code of practice' provides detailed information on implementing and maintaining good cyber security practices on maritime vessels. 

North P&I Club announced a cooperation with Hudson Analytix, to encourage greater awareness of shipping’s cyber-risks and offer operators greater reassurance and guidance in avoiding the risks and costs of claims associated with cyber-breaches.

Lloyd’s Register announced release of Type Approval Requirements for components within Cyber Enabled Systems on board Ships and Procedure for Network and Network-related devices, enabling smart technology implementation within the marine and offshore industry.

Maritime activity over the next decade will be dominated by unmanned surface and underwater vessels, according to a report on the future of autonomous maritime systems launched by Lloyd’s Register, QinetiQ and the University of Southampton.

Speaking at a European maritime conference, European Commissioner Violeta Bulc unveiled EU's plan on autonomous shipping, stressing that new technologies are slowly reshaping the entire maritime sector, with the marine industry already investing heavily on innovation.

Based on a joint industry project, DNV GL is now launching a globally applicable recommended practice, addressing how oil and gas operators, together with system integrators and vendors, can manage the emerging cyber threat.

Be Cyber Aware At Sea campaign issued its monthly Phish&Ships newsletter, exploring the development of best practices when it comes to cyber security in shipping industry and their impact on safety of navigation.

Ronald Spithout, President, Inmarsat Maritime outlines his company’s efforts for enhancing safety at sea and discloses information about Inmarsat’s new services and improvements. Mr. Spithout highlights his company commitment to cyber safety and security and reveals that Inmarsat is about to launch a new system addressing cybercrime before the end of 2017.

Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with the CSO Alliance to build an online crime reporting platform, aiming to counter cyber threats in the maritime sector. With this platform, incident data can be collected, risks can be assessed, trends analysed and alerts made available to the community in a timely manner.

In a bid to address the cyber risks of emerging technologies that are being introduced to the Indian maritime industry, Indian Register of Shipping has developed class rules based on guidelines set by IMO, as well as appropriate standards, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology.