Cyber security

If there are gaps in the cyber risk established in the SMS, would it become an non-conformity or simply be used as an improvement tool?
In the 2020 RO's audit aim to raise the awareness of cyber security, however from 1st of January 2021 it will be a standard audit item and deficiencies ...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Should the Cyber Security risk included only in the ISM risk assessment or also in the ISPS risk assessment?
The decision is to handle cyber security through ISM and as is well known, the risk assessment and handling requirement in the objective of that code. When ...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:11 PM
Is cyber security audited and verified under the DoC/SMC or is another certificate needed?
The statutory certificates will be the SMC and the DoC. Any deficiency will be identified in the audit reports and handled as other deficiencies.
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:12 PM
Is cyber security not part of the SMC audit on board ships?
The IMO decision is to verify compliance starting with the 1st annual Company (DoC) audit after January 1st 2021. This will be the starting point for the as...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:13 PM
What category of vessels is cyber security rules applicable to?
The IMO decision linking cyber security to ISM means that cyber security must be handled on vessels where the ISM Code is applicable. The risks to vessels a...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:14 PM
Do we have to be able to prove that the crew members has aware about the Cyber security?
Yes, in order to handle cyber security and cyber risk, we do expect you to have effective measures through your safety management system ensuring compliance...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:19 PM
All crew members have to follow the cyber security courses or only officers?
There are competency requirements in the ISM Code and the MLC which will have to be complied with. So far there are no mandatory courses.
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:21 PM
If company is ISO 27001 certified, what would DOC audits look like for them?
If you have combined services through the RO Seamless Management Systems services including ISO 27001 in scope we will ensure to utilize overlaps and take o...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Am I right that Cyber Risks Assessment requirement coming on force from 01-2021 only?
The handling of risk has been and is a requirement from the ISM code, what is new is that the IMO in 2017 identified cyber security as a risk and mandated v...
Mon, 4 Apr, 2022 at 5:31 PM
Has the BMA developed requirements for Cyber security
o    Requirements and guidelines are outlined here: https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MN095-Cyber-Security-v1.2-ID-2543554.pdf
Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 at 12:50 PM