Tag: cyber security

Paul R. Walters, Assistant Chief Engineer, ABS, explained why ‘Smart Ships Demands Quality Software and Cyber Security’ during the 2016 SMART4SEA Forum. He highlighted the need to improve software quality onboard marine and offshore assets. He addressed cybersecurity and Cybersafety pointing to four key elements for achieving safety and security objectives: traceability, documentation, transparency and verification. He explained that these requirements are self-evident and continue beyond the initial build into the maintenance phase.

ABS has issued a report on best practices for cybersecurity. The best practices are meant to provide insights for operations, maintenance and support of cyber-enabled systems, to better assure safety and security in those systems.

Cyber attacks are increasing and have become a global concern as many systems and devices that run critical infrastructure and decision making are now connected through the worldwide web.

The US Coast Guard addresses how vessel and facility owners and operators can enhance their cyber security by discussing their issues with Coast Guard inspectors, as well as the Area Maritime Security Committees.

The USCG addressed issues regarding cyber risk management in the marine transportation system during the agency's annual meeting. It was pointed out that the failure, unintended misuse, or exploitation of cyber systems controlling functions such as navigation, propulsion, cargo control, and security and environmental monitoring could have significant consequences.

The exchange of electronic data between ship and shore has increased significantly in the past decade. The shipping industry's use of remote monitoring of systems, diagnosis and remote maintenance will continue to increase, as will the information exchange between ships and authorities, service providers, charterers and owners/operators.

Bureau Veritas and aerospace company APSYS have launched a cyber security service for the oil and gas industry. The service evaluates the exposure of products and industrial systems to cybersecurity threats, provides handling and response to cyber security incidents and cyber risk and vulnerability assessments.

BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO have jointly produced guidelines on cyber security onboard ships to offer guidance to shipowners and operators on how to assess their operations and put in place the necessary procedures and actions to maintain the security of cyber systems onboard their ships.

BIMCO, together with other leading shipping organisations, has launched a set of guidelines to help the global shipping industry prevent major safety, environmental and commercial issues that could result from a cyber incident onboard a ship.