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The partners said that the MoU will enable fast tracking of vessel data collection for the support of compliance and performance across safety, carbon emissions and cyber security.

Marlink’s hybrid connectivity will be linked to BV’s digital and safety services; the companies will make it easier for mutual customers to adopt more secure digital tools over the Marlink network.

A working group will help shipowners in the area od regulatory compliance and improving security of data collection onboard vessels, removing barriers for technologies like remote operation, smart vessels and eventually autonomous operations.

The MoU is on an open source basis, opening the door for third parties to contribute where applicable.

“This is a partnership with real purpose whose foremost point is to take action to integrate digital tools and services that can bring value for shipowners and encourage and further develop cyber-secure, innovative Class operations,” said Matthieu de Tugny, President, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore.

“Shipowners face huge efficiency and compliance challenges over the next decade and these need to be considered now to create a future-proof path that can integrate core operational components onboard and ashore,” said Tore Morten Olsen, President, Maritime, Marlink. “Digitalisation is critical to improving voyage optimisation and vessel performance, achieving regulatory compliance and meeting ESG goals, but shipowners shouldn’t have to act as project managers – this partnership means they can streamline and simplify their digital journey based on Class guidelines and recommendations.”

APA, a global provider of software, services and data analysis for the maritime industry, said it has received the ISO 27001:2013 certification on information security management, validating the company’s adherence to international best practices on data management and security.

ISO 27001:2013 is an international standard that defines the requirements for a comprehensive information security management system, enabling organizations to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. The certification, which was delivered by classification society Bureau Veritas (BV), covers all of NAPA’s activities, products, services and locations. It confirms that robust data security systems are incorporated throughout NAPA’s processes and product development to protect the information entrusted by its customers against security risks, such as data leaks, hacks, or cyberattacks.

Upon receiving the certification, NAPA’s CEO, Mikko Kuosa, called on all shipping stakeholders to join NAPA in taking tangible and proactive steps together to build cyber resilience across the industry. As the number of cyberattacks and incidents is on the rise, Mr Kuosa urged maritime companies to ensure that their data, which is critical to their safety and operations, is protected by robust security systems.

“The data-driven insights made possible by greater connectivity onboard have enabled a giant leap forward in safety, emergency response, and voyage optimization – and there is no turning back. The benefits of connectivity are tremendous, and the increased digitalization in maritime also comes with the important responsibility of putting the right safeguards in place to maintain a cyber secure system at sea. In this context, the industry needs guarantees that its business-critical data is in safe hands and must demand the highest standards from its partners. This is why at NAPA we are dedicated to having robust security procedures in place to protect the sensitive data that is entrusted to us, as we help shipping companies sail more safely and sustainably,” said NAPA’s CEO Mikko Kuosa.

“At NAPA, we are proud to be spearheading best practices for the industry, with our comprehensive information security policy which guarantees that all confidential information is managed and stored with appropriate procedures in place. This means that users can safely take full advantage of the collaboration benefits and improved communication that our connected systems enable. Today, we are delighted to see our industry-leading practices formally recognized by the prestigious ISO certification,” Mikko Kuosa added.

In late June 2017, AP Moeller Maersk was forced to shut down its container operations in the Port of Los Angeles as their IT systems were infected with a ransomware which caused disruption to the booking systems. The company suffered damages amounting to USD 300 million.Cyber-attacks targeting the maritime sector are growing rapidly across the world and in Asia. Hackers are narrowing their focus on companies in the sector which are seen as tempting targets due to a perceived lack of cyber security investment and potential for significant operational disruption.Solutions are being developed by international bodies in the maritime industry to try to improve cyber safety. Discuss what those solutions are, whether their improvements are sufficient, as well as any further improvements required.