Tsakos group companies have prepared a new cyber security management system with the assistance of DNV GL.
The Greek owner will use the knowledge and advice of the classification society to protect its assets from cyber risks.
Sokratis Dimakopoulos, deputy managing director of Tsakos Columbia Shipmanagement (TCM), said: “We wanted to assure our charterers and customers that our systems would be adequately protected from cyber risks by implementing the highest standards of cyber security onboard our vessels and on shore.
“DNV GL’s proactive attitude in addressing such newly arising industry challenges, its clear vision and commitment to the highest standards assists us in achieving this.”
The two companies’ collaboration follows recently published guidelines by multiple organisations, which have stressed the importance of cyber security.
Tsakos has been working with DNV GL to create an information security management system which will provide a comprehensive framework for assessing cyber vulnerabilities and implementing the necessary measures for responding to system breaches.
Knut Orbeck-Nilssen, chief executive of DNV GL-Maritime, said: “Managing risks related to cyber safety and security requires a systemic integrated approach that understands and covers all layers of asset management and their interconnections, from infrastructure technology and software, to human-system interaction, data management and company-wise policy and preparedness.”
