Increased connectivity has given ships the ability to be online and can allow seafarers to be in closer contact with their family and friends back home. However, this has also made ships more vulnerable to cyber risks, and several cyber-related attacks on ships have been reported in recent years

Cyber risks are an invisible and potentially very complex kind of security threat. These risks are often not fully understood and therefore this makes it hard to take effective prevention measures. There are many simple precautions a seafarer can take to limit the risk of an onboard cyber attack.

Our BSafe cyber security content will be focusing on supporting our Members’ seafarers with advice on best practices and relevant study material for them to better understand the risk and impact of a cyber attack, and which can be combined with the requirements of a Member’s own cyber security policy.

If you have any questions or would like further advice on cyber security then please feel free to contact us at: lossprevention@tindallriley.com

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION (IMO) ON CYBER RISK

Understand how the IMO defines cyber risk and how to carry out cyber risk management to support safe and secure shipping. Read more…

IMO GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT

The guidelines provide recommendations on maritime cyber risk management to safeguard ships from current and emerging cyber threats. Read more…

THE GUIDELINES ON CYBER SECURITY ON BOARD SHIPS

Produced and supported by several major industry stakeholders, this document provides useful guidance on how to maintain the security of cyber systems on board ships. Read more…

IACS’ RECOMMENDATION ON CYBER RESILIENCE (N. 166)

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published this recommendation on developing cyber resilient ships. Read more…

BRITANNIA KNOWLEDGE BASE CONTENT ON CYBER SECURITY

Explore useful articles and guidance issued by Britannia on the subject of cyber security by searching our Knowledge Base. Read more…

BSAFE POSTER – WHO’S WATCHING YOU? WEBCAMS CAN BE HACKED COVER THEM UP

This BSafe poster sends out a strong visual message on the risk of webcams getting hacked and so allowing others to spy on you. Read more…