In its Maritime Risk Barometer Report for 2024/2025, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) identified cyber attacks as one of the top four high level risks to maritime operations. The global shipping industry’s increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence has kept cyber risk high on the maritime agenda.
The threat that cyber risk is perceived to pose not only to maritime but also to other business sectors is reflected in the findings of the Allianz 2025 Risk Barometer, which places cyber risk as the leading perceived risk by corporates.
As has also been recognised, cyber security is an ever-changing landscape, and therefore the global shipping industry needs to be kept aware of developments. New technologies and evolving user behaviours require regular evaluation of the security controls in place.
As a result, regulations, industry guidelines and best practice documents continue to be revised on a regular basis to ensure that they provide all stakeholders in the international maritime sector with the tools and information they need to…
