On June 15, 2022, Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. (President: Koichi Miyajima, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Hereafter SHI-ME) received the factual statement of “ShipRight Cyber SECURITY Capability (Level 1:Established)” from Llyod’s Register.
Due to the development in satellite communications, there is a growing demand for addressing the risks and establishing security capabilities against cyber attacks.
To verify that our digitally connected vessel monitoring system, the Automatic Voyage and Engine Data Acquisition System (AVEDAS), has sufficient and efficient security measures against cyber threats, SHI-ME implemented a risk assessment and obtained approval from Lloyd’s Register and Nettitude Inc.
Lightwell Co., Ltd., rendered significant assistance in the development of AVEDAS, and , an onboard data collection platform of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (FURUNO Open Platform, FOP) is adopted.
To the actual ship, cyber security and risk management should be introduced by shipowners as well. SHI-ME will continue enhancing its protective measures through collaboration with shipowners and all maritime stakeholders and contribute to establishing sustainable shipping by providing safer ships.
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, Kuosa urged maritime companies to ensure that their data, which is critical to their safety and operations, is protected by robust security systems.
This week the software company also announced 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 organisations 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.
“The data-driven insights made possible by greater connectivity onboard have enabled a giant leap forward in safety, emergency response, and voyage optimisation – and there is no turning back. The benefits of connectivity are tremendous, and the increased digitalisation 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.
The well-known maritime technology provider, Tototheo Maritime, has recently inaugurated its new office in Bremen, Germany. Headquartered in Cyprus, Tototheo Maritime has been offering state of the art technology solutions and services to the maritime industry for over fourty years, through its owned offices in Limassol and Piraeus, as well as through their partner offices in other regions. How have they kept ahead of the curve in such a demanding sector?
“We strongly believe in building long lasting and trusted relations with our partners and our customers”, said Socrates Theodosiou, co-CEO of Tototheo. “Our portfolio of services has evolved over the years, and we have had the vision to take us forward through the pandemic and many other challenges faced. We have grown stronger and ever more convinced that the future of shipping lies in collaboration and synergies with valued partners”, he added. Joining the Bremen office as Head of Sales for Germany, Teodor Jelev, has over 10 years’ experience in the maritime industry.
“Our goal at Tototheo is to stay close to our partners and our customers, supporting them in their operations so we can grow together. The German maritime industry is characterized by its innovative, technology-focused and sustainability-conscious approach to conducting business. Tototheo being an organization with a clear vision of technology within shipping, we are ready to support our customers with specifying their needs and help them implement solutions that will enable them to grow more efficiently and sustainably”, noted Mr. Jelev. Tototheo is a leading provider of connectivity solutions, including L-band, Ku-band and Ka-band for a number of well known satellite operators.
What really sets the organisation apart is their deep understanding of technology and how it can be applied in shipping to be relevant at the time of implementation but also scalable for the rapidly growing future needs. A major provider of communications, navigation and general bridge equipment, Tototheo offers a turnkey solution when it comes to new installations, retrofits, annual maintenance contracts and vessel IT support, allowing customers to reduce administration and focus on key aspects of their business. Building on its long history and extensive knowledge of the maritime industry, Tototheo is a prime provider of complete digitalization solutions, including onboard IT network and equipment, cyber security infrastructure, advanced IoT solutions, regulatory compliance and reporting services, virtual tours and 3D visualisations, CCTV solutions and efficiency and optimization solutions.
Source: Tototheo Maritime
Pakistan’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs at the annual joint meeting of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), on September 26th, announced major investment plans by the Chinese government for the development of the Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone, or KCCDZ. The project aims to develop a modern port city in coordination with the Karachi Port Trust.
Unlike previous deals under the CPEC which included monetary loans for development projects, the new agreement involves direct equity investment worth $3.5 billion. The KCCDZ plans to establish various infrastructure facilitieson 1500 acres of underutilized landowned by the Karachi Port Trust, to support residential, commercial, and seaport activities.
US Coast Guard will be examining the Hapag Lloyd vessel ROTTERDAM EXPRESS in relation to the pipeline that was severed off near the coast of Southern California. It is being speculated that a ship’s anchor might have damaged the pipeline that led to 3,000 barrels of crude flowing into the sea near Huntington Beach, south of Los Angeles on Sunday.
The speculations are fueled by the US Coast Guard’s initial investigation which revealed that a section of the pipeline was laterally displaced from its place by more than 30m. Hapag-Lloyd owned vessel, ROTTERDAM EXPRESS had anchored approximately 500m away from the pipeline when the oil spill was first detected, and later the vessel left for Oakland.
A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson explained that as per the direction of San Pedro Traffic, ROTTERDAM EXPRESS had anchored at SF-3 anchorage on 21 September 2021. The vessel had dropped at the exact directed location and the same was confirmed by San Pedro Traffic.
Israeli shipping company ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has established a new subsidiary, Ship4wd, a digital freight platform offering online solution services similar to Airbnb and Uber.
The new service will cover all aspects of the complex international shipping process, enabling customers without previous experience in cross-border shipping to manage their import and export business.
The Ship4wd platform will also allow users to choose either the most economic or the fastest shipping option, with both sea and air shipping services up to the final destination, including land & rail transport, and associated logistic services.
“Similar to the way other groundbreaking platforms such as Airbnb in tourism and Uber in transportation have transformed their industries, we are aiming to enable everyone to be a self-shipper, by simplifying and streamlining the transfer of goods worldwide down to its essence – a ‘few clicks’ shipping solution,”Assaf Tiran, ZIM VP Global Customer Service also heading Digital Innovation, added.
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has signed a cooperation agreement with the technology group Wärtsilä to retrofit an offshore supply vessel (OSV) with an ammonia-fuelled combustion engine along with the required safety system and fuel supply.
The conversation project, named Apollo, will be the first of its kind in the world, Eidesvik reported on Friday. The provisional completion target for the project is late 2023.
Jan Fredrik Meling, CEO & President of Eidesvik commented on the use of ammonia to fuel the ship’s engine: “Using ammonia as a fuel is seen as a key future contributor to shipping’s energy transition, and we’re excited to be the first offshore shipowner taking this step.”
In a first between a maritime union and an autonomous technology company, American Maritime Officers (AMO) has entered into a labor agreement with Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and control systems.
As explained, the partnership signals the recognition by both entities that a prosperous future for the maritime sector is built on a firm relationship among workers, technology and business.
Named The Machine Odyssey, the voyage marks a pivotal moment for autonomous transportation and is slated to prove that the world’s waterways are primed and ready for long-range autonomy.
The U.S. Coast Guard has considered and reportedly set aside the possibility that the boxship Rotterdam Express was responsible for the San Pedro Bay Pipeline oil spill off Orange County, California. After a port state boarding and an examination of her logbooks, the vessel has been released and allowed to proceed to her next port of call, according to operator Hapag-Lloyd.
On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that AIS data from MarineTraffic appeared to show the Rotterdam Express passing over the affected area of the pipeline three times. Hapag-Lloyd vigorously denied that the the AIS data reflected the vessel’s true position, and after the Coast Guard boarding, a company spokesman said that the ship was “no longer under investigation.”
The pipeline spilled about 125-145,000 gallons of crude oil into San Pedro Bay over the weekend, and oil has been washing up on Orange County’s beaches and wetlands ever since. About 800 people are involved in cleanup efforts and more than 5,000 gallons of oil have been recovered.
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials have launched a criminal investigation into the spill, centered on pipeline operator Beta Offshore and its parent company Amplify Energy. The inquiry follows revelations that the pipeline’s operator may have waited more than three hours in between the time of the first low-pressure alarm and the time of pipeline shutdown. The first alarm sounded at 0230 on Saturday; shutdown occurred at 0601; and regulators were notified at 0907.
This timeline does not appear to be consistent with previous public statements from Beta’s parent company, Amplify Energy; at a press conference Tuesday, Amplify CEO Martyn Willsher told the OC Register that his firm became aware of the potential leak at about 0800 – more than five hours after the alarm and two hours after his firm had shut down the pipeline.
Amplify is part of the unified command managing the spill response effort, as is customary for a significant marine casualty, but Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has asked the Coast Guard – the lead agency and Federal On Scene Coordinator – to stop appearing in public with Amplify officials and to cut Amplify out of the process of examining the pipeline.
“We don’t let criminals conduct their own investigation into their crimes – why would we allow the owner of the oil pipeline to conduct its own investigation into the oil spill?” Spitzer said in a social media post. “Our beaches and coastline are what draw people from around the world to Orange County and the people responsible for endangering our wildlife and marring our picturesque beaches and shorelines must be held accountable.”
Late Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it will treat the spill as a major marine casualty, citing the possible involvement of a vessel and the severity of the resulting economic damages. The decision puts the USCG in the lead of a marine casualty investigation, with support from NTSB, PHMSA, BSEE and California Department of Fish and Wildlife. NTSB is conducting its own parallel inquiry.
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