Songa Shipmanagement is tapping the Korean Register as guide for enhancing the company's cyber security procedures.
The agreement between the Arne Blystad-led manager and KR covers a fleet of 32 ships.
Cyber security is coming to the fore for shipping this year. As TradeWinds reported, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) this year is adding stricter cyber security standards to its list of vetting requirements for shipowners.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has added cyber risk management to the ISM code safety management on ships. Owners risk having their ships detained by port state control authorities if they have not included cyber security in their ship safety management by 1 January 2021, in compliance with the ISM code.
KR has had a cyber security task force in place since 2016 and has developed guidelines for the shipping industry. in 2016.
KR will conduct a comprehensive company-wide risk assessment for Songa and will provide bespoke consulting services using the latest technology to develop the new cyber security system.
