ABS Assesses Offshore Asset Cybersecurity
Increased Internet and remote connectivity to offshore assets has exposed industrial control systems to targeted attacks and vulnerabilities previously obscured. Remote monitoring, remote upgrades, Internet connections and the complexity/criticality of the systems in general on Drillships, FPSO’s, Semisubmersibles and other highly valuable assets potentially facilitate targeted attacks and cyber assaults on Dynamic Positioning, Drilling Control, BOP and other control systems. ABS Group is directly responding to these threats by offering standards based security assessments specifically for newbuilds, operating assets and retiring assets, performed by certified security practitioners with offshore experience.
INTERTANKO Latin American Panel Meeting Discusses Changes
The third meeting of INTERTANKO’s Latin American Panel convened in Miami on July 24 to discuss a wide-ranging agenda. Capt. Howard Snaith updated the Panel on recent changes and increased activity on issues concerning chemical tankers within the Association and further reported on recent discussions at MEPC 49, which culminated in a compromise proposal for revisions of MARPOL Annex II. Of particular interest to the region, it was reported that Brazil had signed an agreement for the use of CDI reports for Port State Control purposes. It was agreed that INTERTANKO would encourage other countries in the region to use both CDI and SIRE reports, either through the Viña del Mar - the Latin American Agreement on Port State Control - or by direct contact with maritime authorities in each country.
INTERTANKO Meets in Miami
American Panel covered a wide-ranging and ambitious agenda. topics. Capt. in a compromise proposal for revisions of MARPOL Annex II. agreement for the use of CDI reports for Port State Control purposes. with maritime authorities in each country. world wide, the Panel was eager to hear the latest news from Venezuela. due to last minute changes in their schedule but Mr. able to summarise the current situation in the country. slowly recovering normal functionality. less operating at full capacity. for a longer period than necessary. double-check and re-confirm existing information and contacts. re-structured both on a functional and geographical level. Managing Director, Dr. previous week. and engaged in discussions to seek clarification on several issues.
