How cyber security can improve your marine operations

June 23, 2021 MARITIME CYBER SECURITY

A company we worked with recently on cyber resilience found that our work also improved their ability to recover from general technical failures. We identified areas that they had previously not considered – vulnerabilities that they did not know were vulnerabilities.

We asked them what their process was for recovering from a complete ECDIS failure and how long they expected it would take them to recover.

We listened and found that there were areas that could be improved. We worked with them to give them the ability to rebuild their bridge systems from the ground up if they needed to. Our team worked with the vendors to get them the software they needed and arranged for the crew to be trained to implement the recovery plan. It turned out it was quite simple to put in place but they had never before asked the “what if” question, they had never considered there could be a better way of doing things. They now have in place a far quicker, cheaper and simpler system of recovery than flying a specialist software engineer out to the vessel location or downloading a massive file over a VSAT connection.

That’s a typical situation that we come across. By working on cyber resilience, asking the right questions, my team identified operational improvements.

It’s about looking at the world through a different prism. About identifying problems and coming up with practical solutions that cause the minimum of disruption and ensure that, if any losses our outages do occur, they remain minimal. Forewarned is forearmed as they say.

Simply asking the question “Have we considered the cyber risk for X” brings it into the conversation. You don’t need to know the answer, you just need to make sure that someone else does.

Similarly, we work with some of the world’s leading insurance brokers and that is because we make their risks less risky. That’s good for them because it reduces the level of claims and good for us because we get more business. But the main beneficiary is the end client. They get cheaper insurance cover, less exposure to risk and enhanced operational resilience. It’s a virtuous circle.

Le nuove frontiere del Maritime Cyber Security

June 23, 2021 MARITIME CYBER SECURITY

Uno degli argomenti particolarmente specifici che riguardano i temi della Cyber Security in ambito marittimo è quello relativo alla raccolta dei dati digitali per le esigenze di analisi forense nei casi di incidenti/attacchi informatici. Nelle risposte ad un evento di natura cibernetica, l’indagine digitale forense rappresenta, infatti, non solo una strategia, ovvero una capacità di raccolta delle informazioni digitali critiche che hanno provocato l’evento massimizzandone il loro uso come prova, ma anche un metodo per la comprensione e la mitigazione di rischi informatici a vantaggio della sicurezza dei traffici marittimi nel loro complesso, dalle navi alle stesse infrastrutture portuali.

L’efficacia di tale capacità dipende, tuttavia, da una adeguata disponibilità, qualità ed affidabilità dei dati digitali raccolti sia sui sistemi digitali che su peculiari info-tecnologie in uso in ambito marittimo, attraverso metodi di rilievo il più possibile accurati, basati anche su professionalità specifiche oltre che su avanzati strumenti tecnologici. A questi si aggiungono poi anche strumenti di ricerca informativa e di intelligence, ovvero di raccolta e validazione di dati raccolti, ad esempio, da fonti aperte, che rappresentano sempre più un valore aggiunto nelle analisi di eventi malevoli di natura informatica.

Lungi quindi dall’essere uno strumento passivo di post-analisi o richiesto per esigenze esclusivamente legali ovvero assicurative, numerosi sono i casi in cui le stesse organizzazioni e istituzioni, in molti ambiti peraltro anche diversi dal settore marittimo, hanno beneficiato della raccolta e dell’utilizzo di prove digitali anche al fine di migliorare la tutela dei dati e in generale la propria sicurezza informatica. Sebbene i metodi e le tecniche forensi oggigiorno utilizzati, soprattutto se riferiti ai sistemi legati alle tecnologie informatiche, siano sempre più evoluti, per le attività conseguenti a incidenti o attacchi cibernetici nel settore marittimo (soprattutto per navi o infrastrutture/impianti portuali), sussistono elementi di criticità. Ciò è dovuto in gran parte a determinate specificità del settore rispetto ad altri e, soprattutto, alle peculiarità delle navi ma anche relative alle tecnologie di controllo remoto ormai sempre più in uso nei terminal portuali in cui vi è un utilizzo sempre più diffuso di sistemi operativi informatizzati e connessi alla rete dove la raccolta dei dati digitali post-evento presenta notevoli difficoltà. Sulla base di quanto detto, appare particolarmente interessante procedere ad uno studio delle questioni fondamentali legate a questo tema. In particolare, l’obiettivo e quello di provare ad esaminare e valutare, per quanto possibile, le capacità forensi in un settore specifico come quello marittimo, fondamentale nel commercio globale, che opera in una combinazione di fattori legati alle innovazioni tecnologiche, informatiche ed operative altamente sensibili, sia per gli aspetti di sicurezza individuale (safety) e legati ad eventi accidentali, che di sicurezza fisica (security) conseguenti ad eventi intenzionali.

Una volta esaminate le caratteristiche e le criticità, in termini di prontezza e capacità per una adeguata raccolta dei dati digitali utili alle indagini forensi marittime, attraverso il confronto anche con altri settori e basando l’analisi sui principali criteri e scenari di valutazione del rischio nonché di esperienze e tentativi già consolidati, il passaggio successivo è cercare di individuare alcuni passaggi ritenuti essenziali per impostare questo genere attività. L’obiettivo finale rimane comunque quello di aumentare, anche con l’indagine forense, il grado di sicurezza informatica marittima a vantaggio di un settore particolarmente essenziale e sempre più strategico.

 

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BIMCO welcomes updated IMO Compendium to advance electronic data

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

Standardising and harmonising electronic ship to shore communication for reporting purposes was high on the agenda at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) virtual Facilitation Committee (FAL) meeting held from 1-7 June 2021 (FAL 45).

 

One of the outcomes from the IMO meeting in the Facilitation Committee (FAL 45) was that a new updated version of the IMO Compendium will soon be issued, based on the most recent adoptions.

The Compendium promotes and supports electronic data exchange conducted using standardized data models and their implementation guidelines.

The IMO Compendium serves as a reference manual for creating and harmonising the systems needed to support transmission, receipt and response of information required for the arrival, stay and departure of the ship, persons and cargo via electronic data exchange.

The current version of the compendium already addresses a number of declarations required according to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention):

• General Declaration
• Cargo Declaration
• Ship’s Stores Declaration
• Crew’s Effects Declaration
• Crew List
• Passenger List
• Dangerous Goods Manifest
• Security-related information as required under SOLAS regulation XI-2/9.2.2
• Advance Notification for Waste Delivery to Port Reception Facilities; and
• Maritime Declaration of Health.

In addition, the Compendium has been extended to include additional e-business solutions beyond those related to the FAL Convention, such as on port logistic operational data and real time date, to ensure the easy implementation of the IMO Just-In-Time (JIT) concept and maritime certificates.

More data sets are waiting to be included in the model.

“The IMO Compendium changes the way the maritime industry and ports will be communicating. Shipping is entering the digital world, and this change will reduce the administrative burden and increase the efficiency of maritime trade and transport,” says Jeppe Skovbakke Juhl, Manager, Maritime Safety & Security at BIMCO.

The positive news is that the FAL Committee made significant progress in the harmonisation and standardisation of electronic messaging by approving updates to the IMO Reference Data Model, as set out in the IMO Compendium.

“Although the software platforms may differ, the IMO Compendium can ensure that ships and shore will use the same data structure when communicating,” Juhl adds.

“This is a huge step forward for harmonising the machine-to-machine data exchange communication with the shoreside,” Juhl says.

Given the current size of the IMO Reference Data Model, the IMO Compendium will no longer be produced in a Word format, but instead be issued as an Excel file format.

IMO to assess the implementation of electronic data exchange

FAL 45 also agreed on another important measure addressing maritime digitalisation by developing guidelines to measure domestic implementation of the FAL convention. The aim of the guidelines is to create a tool to assess the opinion of maritime users about the FAL Convention, checking compliance with the administrative processes established by each national maritime authority and observing how well the maritime single window system is working, among other systems.

Back in 2016, IMO adopted mandatory regulations for electronic data exchange requiring public authorities to establish systems to assist ship clearance processes by April 2019. The aim of the requirements was to encourage the use of the “single window” concept, and to enable all the information required by public authorities in connection with the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo, to be submitted via a single portal without duplication.

Although the IMO assessment is voluntary, it may give a much better picture to which degree the national public authorities have implemented the IMO Compendium and the associated IMO Reference Data Model.
Source: BIMCO, By Peter Sand, Chief Shipping Analyst

 

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DNV launches new digital EEXI Calculator: An estimated 30,000 vessels will need to take action to comply with the regulation, New digital self-service tool launched to support the compliance process

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

DNV has launched the EEXI Calculator – a digital tool to support customers in ensuring their compliance with the upcoming Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI). The regulation is expected to be adopted at this week’s 76th meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76). If so, it would take effect in January 2023.

 

The EEXI regulation is a medium-term component of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) roadmap towards reducing global shipping’s carbon intensity by 40 per cent over the next decade, using 2008 as a baseline. The aim of the EEXI is to assess the energy efficiency of existing ships, focusing solely on their design. It determines the standardized CO2 emissions related to a vessel’s installed engine power, transport capacity, speed, and degree of energy efficiency. The regulation will be applicable for all cargo, ro-pax and cruise vessels above 400 GT, depending on their propulsion type and whether they trade internationally. DNV estimates that currently up to 30,000 vessels need to take action to comply with the upcoming EEXI regulation.

“The EEXI is putting a great deal of pressure on ship owners to take immediate action in order to analyse the energy efficiency of their fleet and make any necessary adjustments to ensure compliance,“ said Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV Maritime. “At DNV, we understand the difficulties the industry faces in meeting this regulatory deadline. This is why we have tailored our new EEXI Calculator to meet this need.”

Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) is expected to take effect in 2023. DNV has launched the EEXI Calculator to support customers in ensuring their compliance.

To help customers ensure they are prepared for EEXI compliance, DNV has developed two pathways.

The EEXI Calculator is purpose made for high volume ship segments such as tankers, bulkers and containers. Customers can access this newly launched tool via the Veracity portal under ‘Fleet Status’. The calculator can produce an EEXI calculation and the technical file based on the data uploaded by the customer.

For more complex cases, and when the customer wants to save time and effort, DNV’s advisory experts can work with customers to map out a pathway to compliance, identify the correct parameters for the calculation, and assist in preparing the required documentation.

“These two pathways are designed to help everyone tackle their EEXI challenges in time to reach compliance,” said Fabian Kock, Head of Section Environmental Certification, DNV Maritime. “For companies with a younger fleet, this may not require major adjustments, they can easily access and prepare the required documentation through our EEXI calculator. And for those who need more support, there is the opportunity to tap into DNV’s extensive expertise as they prepare to make more involved decisions around how their vessels can meet the regulatory requirements and secure EEXI compliance when the regulation comes into force.”

The EEXI Calculator is launched on 17 June 2021.

 

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X-Press Pearl wreck can only be removed after monsoon

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

X-Press Pearl

The X-press Pearl

X-Press Feeders, operators of the container ship ‘X-Press Pearl’, confirmed that the wreck is now wholly sitting on the seabed at a depth of 21 meters.

Specifically, taretakers salvors are onsite on a 24-hour watch to deal with any possible debris and report any form of a spill.

A grey sheen continues to be observed emanating from the vessel, and discolouration of the sea in and around the wreck remains. This has been apparent since the vessel’s stern became submerged, and the remnants of the cargo in the 1486 containers that were onboard were exposed to seawater.

Representatives of ITOPF and Oil Spill Response are monitoring updates from the scene and are ready to deploy in case of any reported spill.

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Due to the exposed nature of the anchorage to the prevailing South Westerly Monsoon, it is likely that the wreck removal can only start after the SW monsoon subsides; caretaker services will remain on site until then. They will continue to minimise pollution and monitor the wreck’s condition and report daily to experts ashore and Government agencies.

Additionally, the caretakers will install navigational warning lights and markers on the wreck for the safety of other vessels. When conditions allow, side-scan sonar will be used to locate any sunken containers or debris in the anchorage for removal.

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Fire breaks out on containership in the English Channel

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

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A fire has reprotedly broken out onboard the container ship MSC Teresa, in its engine room, on June 16, in the English Channel.

The fire was reported as the ship was en route from Sines Portugal to Le Havre France.

After the fire, the crew of the ship took action and managed to take it under control and eventually extinguishing it.

Moreover, French Navy helicopter carried out two surveillance flights over the container ship, and in the last one it found no smoke and a normal temperature.

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Product Tanker Market Recovery Still Has a Long Way to Go

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

The product tanker market has a long way to go, as global gasoline demand is expected to lag in terms of demand recovery, with crude oil expected to recover first. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “while approaching the second half of the year and summer season is just around the corner, COVID vaccination programs are steadily moving forward with N. America and Europe leading the race. In this context, demand for oil products is expected to recover during the next quarters. While more people get vaccinated and travel restrictions are eased by governments, global oil products inventories are estimated to have dropped close to the 5 year average range for this time of year, with the Atlantic driving most of the destocking, thus refineries production will have to gradually increase looking forward”.

 

Source: Intermodal

Intermodal’s Tanker Broker, Mr. Dimitris Kourtesis said that “as per the latest IEA report, in 2020 we saw a record decline in oil demand by 8.5 MB/D, which is now expected to rebound by + 5.4 MB/D in 2021 and to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022 with an additional +3.1 MB/D. Global gasoline demand is most likely to lag other oil products in returning to pre-covid numbers, as the combination of teleworking and the increase of electric cars will play a major role in the next two years. However, last to see a full demand recovery will be jet fuel, as international aviation has a long way to go until most of the population is vaccinated and consumers’ preferences normalize to pre-COVID levels, likely to take place after 2022”.

Mr. Kourtesis added that “for the time being, with bunker prices hovering at low to mid USD 500 PMT for VLSFO and close to USD 600 PMT for MGO, TCEs for tankers have been suppressed further on top of weak fundamentals. Nevertheless, tanker Owners are hopeful that the market will start recovering, as the market trough we are experiencing will soon be exhausted. Charterers now working most of the cargoes privately to prevent owners from being bullish and from time to time we are seeing long tonnage lists that further weaken the market”.

“VLCC rates are still moving close to zero tce’s or even at some cases “moving” at negative numbers, there was some additional movement on the WAF/EAST route but was not enough to push rates, same story with Aframaxes and Suezmaxes east of Suez, rates remained flat with Aframaxes around ws90 @ 80kmt (usd 1,750 p/d) and Suezmaxes at ws54-55 @ 130kmt. In the Mediterranean, Aframaxes tried to work their way and push rates slightly higher but was quite unfortunate, owners still working cross-med cargoes at low ws90 levels @ 80kmt (usd 2,665 p/d), Suezmaxes are being left spot as the scarce availability of cargoes limits the option of picking a cargo without a negative return”, Intermodal’s broker noted.

Source: Intermodal

Meanwhile, “CPP MR east of Suez they are pretty much bottomed out with a lot of Singapore ballasters joining the Fujairah list as they have aggressively been capped by LR1’s that had long tonnage lists trying to kill some time with short voyages, cross AG still stands at below USD 200k levels, (usd170k-180k) and AG/EAFR standing at WS154 @ 35KMT, (tce circa usd 6,500 pdpr) LR’1 & LR2’S freight market continues to soften this week, with TC1(AG/JAPAN) at WS75 and LR1’S dropping below WS90 to Japan. In Med, not much happening on the MRs as mentioned earlier many of the ships are being swept from the market on a private basis without showing the cargoes to the market, cross med cargoes are being fixed at sub ws125 levels and BSEA/MED at WS134-135. Continent still drives the market as the most active in West of Suez, TC stands 37@WS110 (abt 2300 usd/day) with the ARA/WAF at some cases loosing full of its premium points, despite owner’s preference to pick voyages with WAF options as the demurrage improves their returns”, Mr. Kourtesis concluded.
Nikos Roussanoglou, Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

 

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Update: Live map depicts spread of coronavirus

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

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The COVID-19 outbreak is an unprecedented crisis situation in terms of breadth and scale, from a global health, social and economic standpoint. The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has cost the lives of more than 3,842,183 while confirmed cases exceed 177,400,000. Although coronavirus started in China in early 2020, now it has spread all over the world, with the US accounting for the most deaths. Also, Europe, South America and Mexico top the list with the regions affected significantly.

As of June 18th, 3,842,439 deaths have been reported. US is the country with the most deaths (600,934) followed by Brazil with 496,004 and India with 383,490.

In order to provide a clear picture of where the new virus has been detected, as well as the number of fatalities, the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) has created a live, interactive map, which depicts in real time, the spread of the virus.

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ICS seeks input under COVID-19 crew vaccination survey

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

ICS vaccine survey

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In an effort to identify gaps in the current seafarer COVID-19 vaccination process, the International Chamber of Shipping released a circular requesting Shipping companies to participate in a survey.

Namely, this data is being requested on behalf of ICS, BIMCO, CLIA, ECSA, ICMA, IMCA, IMEC, IMHA, INTERCARGO, InterManager, INTERTANKO, ISOA, ITF and WSC.

We are seeking input into the vaccination of seafarers. At present, information available is limited which hinders lobbying efforts as the industry is currently unaware of where significant gaps exist. To aid this process, we are undertaking a concerted and joint effort to gather as much information as possible from the questionnaire below.

…ICS said.

What is more, once information is collected, gaps and issues highlighted will be targeted. Each company is requested to complete the survey once and return the information by the end of June 2021.

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Millions-worth of cargo still trapped on MV Ever Given

June 23, 2021 Maritime Safety News

ever given cargo

Image Credit: Suez Canal Authority

Million of dollars of cargo is still stuck in limbo onboard the MV Ever Given amid an ongoing legal battle almost three months after the giant container ship grounded and blocked the Suez Canal.

The grounding of the 400-meter-long ship Ever Given in the southern section of the Suez Canal on March 23 blocked the waterway for nearly a week, causing a major disruption in global trade flows as it prevented hundreds of ships from passing the world’s major shipping trade route, before it was finally freed six days later.

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To remind, in mid-April, an Egyptian court ordered the seizure of the vessel, along with its 18,300 cargo containers, after the Suez Canal Authority filed an initial $916 million compensation claim against Japanese ship owner Shoei Kisen Kaisha for damages and losses incurred when the ship ran aground in a narrow part of the canal.

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