Front row: Michael Phoon, govt director, SSA (left); Capt. Naoki Saito, common supervisor of maritime training and coaching certification division, ClassNK. Back row: Yasushi Seto, regional supervisor, ClassNK Singapore Office (left);
Teo Teng Seng, board advisor at Pacific International Lines Logistics and Chairman of SSA Digital Transformation Committee (proper).
As a world maritime hub connecting regional and world markets, Singapore is ideally positioned to conduct analysis on on methods to extend the cyber resilience of the worldwide provide chain. Now these efforts will transfer ahead. The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and ClassNK have signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to ascertain a framework for cooperation in cybersecurity analysis actions.
With the signing of the MOU, the 2 events will conduct joint primary analysis on establishing vessel cybersecurity operation facilities that may present crew members with help from onshore in monitoring and responding to cyber occasions onboard.
Based on experience and expertise gained from this analysis, SSA and ClassNK will work on drafting a joint white paper on the findings of the analysis and on creating training and coaching plans for personnel.
“Cyber-risks for ships are growing, as our industry gets more digitally sophisticated, integrated, and automated,” mentioned Michael Phoon, govt director of the Singapore Shipping Association. “Today, many shipping companies are focused on providing better welfare onboard for their seafarers, such as internet connectivity for them to stay in touch with their family and friends. That means, the ability of onshore personnel to gain access to decisive and strategic cyber threat intelligence and insights is critical. This SSA-ClassNK partnership is timely as it forms the basis for efficient operations of cyber security operation centers aimed at supporting onboard cyber needs”.
Capt. Naoki Saito, common supervisor of maritime training and coaching certification division, ClassNK mentioned:
“Recognizing that cyber security is a challenge that should be tackled with a collaborative approach by the industry, ClassNK firmly believes international frameworks can commit to helping the industry in raising awareness and studying the real-world risks. In this light, ClassNK is very glad to expand its partnerships with the driving leader in the sector in Singapore, a global maritime hub. We are committing to take this opportunity to identify the possible measures to establish the best practice on the issue. We hope to bridge the outcome from the MOU to contribute to ensure the regional and global growth of maritime transportation in a secured manner.”
