The shipyards are becoming even more and more networked .
In a future where autonomous and remotely controlled craft are commonplace , greater cyber protection will be crucial in ensuring chartered vessels cannot be taken off course by those with malicious intent .
of opportunity for criminal organisations to intercept confidential data such as the ship ’ s position , its cargo , or its passenger list . In a future where autonomous and remotely controlled craft are commonplace , greater cyber protection will be crucial in ensuring chartered vessels cannot be taken off course by those with malicious intent .
The September announcement follows Lloyd ’ s Register ’ s recent launch of its first technical guidance for cyber-enabled ships , which provides the shipping industry with a route map to understanding the implications of digital technology . The company maintains that cyber-security is a core component alongside safety , autonomy , condition based maintenance and operational efficiency .
NETWORK POWER
While the certified cyber fleets are not here yet , there are many other areas where
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The shipyards are becoming even more and more networked .
standards are gaining ground . In Finnish maritime , for instance , the end product – say , a cruise ship or an ice breaker – is all about network excellence . The shipyards , functioning as the master coordinators in these projects , have found it worthwhile to do business with subcontractors who have been “ standardised ”.
Olli Kaljala from Bureau Veritas notes that quality and environmental standards are now in demand among the subcontractors . “ In some cases , such standards as the information security standard ISO27000 may also be applicable ,” adds Kaljala .
Kaljala points out that pursu- ing standards makes sense , since it ’ s an effective way to learn how to do things better :
“ This way , the companies are able to lay down the foundation for systematic improvement in their operations .”
QUALITY RULES
According to Kaljala , as the shipyards are becoming even more and more networked , quality control continues to be a big issue . In the network model , one needs to get properly organised :
“ It is critical to make sure that quality issues are not compromised at any point .” n
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