Cyber security is the key ingredient that allows the container shipping industry to safely take advantage of the many opportunities of digitalization, from improved operating efficiency, environmental compliance and remote monitoring and maintenance to container tracking and better utilization of the available storage space. Owners, yards and suppliers are eager to reap these benefits, and DNV is actively supporting the different maritime stakeholders in realizing those benefits in a safe and effective manner.
Effective cyber defences protect operators and cargo
The ability to make on-board data, including data from critical control systems and individual containers, available to the shore via satellite communication has a lot of appeal for container shippers. “Digitalization opens up new possibilities for the shipping industry, but its heavy reliance on computers, software and internet connectivity also makes it extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks,” says James Yeh, Executive Vice President at Taipei-based container liner company Wan Hai Lines Ltd. Extensive digital supply chains involving many parties pose significant cyber security risks, Yeh continues. “The…
