USCG Urges Vigilance in Shipping amid Renewed Cyber Attacks
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has urged the maritime industry to stay alert after recent email phishing and malware intrusion attempts. According to a safety bulletin issued on 24 May 2019, the USCG said that …
Read MoreNew Cyber Security Clause from BIMCO
In the wake of recent costly cyber security incidents involving large shipping companies, cyber security has become a major focus in the maritime industry. BIMCO has taken a lead position on cyber security issues through …
Read MoreABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited Partner on Cyber Security
ABS Advanced Solutions and Fleet Management Limited signed an agreement to implement the ABS industry-leading cyber security solution for Fleet Management’s 220-vessel liquid cargo fleet. “Fleet Management Limited is one of the world’s leading ship …
Read MoreBIMCO Aims to Publish Cyber Security Clause in Spring 2019
The clause is being drafted by a small team led by Inga Froysa of Klaveness, Oslo. Other companies involved include Navig8, the UK P&I Club and HFW, and the project is due to be completed in May 2019. Planning and Protecting is …
Read MoreWärtsilä Opens the First International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence
The technology group Wärtsilä opens an International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence (IMCCE) today in Singapore. The IMCCE consists of a Maritime Cyber Emergency Response Team (MCERT) and a cyber academy. The IMCCE is a …
Read MoreIACS Publishes Cyber Safety Recommendations
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published nine new recommendations on cyber security. It said that eventually there would be 12 recommendations designed to help vessels maintain cyber resilience throughout their operational lives. …
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