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Cyber Security in SMS

Cyber Security in SMS

Dec 15, 2020

IMO issued Resolution MSC.428(98) as a response to the several cyber attacks occurred and to address cyber security within shipping, setting the legislation frame for cyber security, requiring “cyber risks to be appropriately addressed in SMS no later than the first annual verification of the company’s DoC after 1 January 2021”.

Seafarer Rest Hours & Industry Inconsistencies (WMU study)

Seafarer Rest Hours & Industry Inconsistencies (WMU study)

Nov 26, 2020

World Maritime University (WMU) launched a report, focusing on the systemic failures in the implementation of the regulatory regime for seafarers’ hours of work and rest, undermining the credibility of international regulations relating to working hours.

Key Recommendations for Safe Use of ECDIS

Key Recommendations for Safe Use of ECDIS

Nov 13, 2020

OCIMF has published guidance on how to improve policies and procedures concerning the safe use of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS). The guide summarizes the contributing factors identified from the analysis of navigational incidents as well as Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE).

USCG Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction

USCG Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction

Nov 11, 2020

This work instruction provides guidance regarding the USCG commercial vessel compliance program’s approach to assessing the cyber risk on US flagged and foreign vessels to ensure they do not pose a risk to the Marine Transportation System due to a cyber event.