US, Denmark, the Netherlands Vow to Cybersecurity Collaboration
During the One Conference in the Hague, the Governments of the US, Denmark and the Netherlands shared their vision on sharing a global, open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet and stable cyberspace, and commitment to …Read More

Stena Drilling and DNV-GL Sign Contract for First Cyber Secure Class Notation
Classification society DNV-GL has signed a contract for the first Cyber Secure class notation with Stena Drilling. The contract covers the application of the “Basic+” notation to the drillship Stena IceMAX and includes the vessel’s …Read More

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 More

New 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 More

ABS 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 More

BIMCO 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 More

Wärtsilä 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 More

IACS 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. …Read More

Interference Reporting Requisition in the Eastern Mediterranean by NATO
NATO Shipping Center (NCS) has advised of concerns regarding Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) interference in the Eastern Mediterranean, and requested additional reporting from merchant ships which experience such interference …Read More

Maritime Cyber Problems – The Human Element Discussed
Most ship cyber security breaches are due to human error. However, this situation can easily be avoided by implementing today’s technology and policies to prevent crews from inadvertently infecting shipboard systems. This was one of …Read More
