Everything you need to know about the USCG’s Code 30: Ship Detention
The United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s recent instructions include a new section regarding vessels’ new need for upgraded SMS (Safety Management Systems):
“If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessels’ SMS by the company’s first annual verification of the DOC, a deficiency should be issued with action code 30 – Ship Detained.”
The maritime cyber security world is evolving rapidly.
Companies, authorities, and governments are becoming more and more aware of the need to improve their means of protection against cyber security threats.
In light of that, the USCG and IMO (International Maritime Organization) issued instructions, guiding organizations to upgrade their safety management systems accordingly: “If cyber risk management has not been incorporated into the vessel’s SMS by the company’s first annual verification of the DOC after January 1, 2021, a deficiency should be issued with action code 30—Ship Detained, with the requirement of an external audit within 3 months or before returning to a U.S. port after sailing foreign.”.
The meaning of this new issue is that organizations that choose not to upgrade their SMS (Safety Management Systems) with cyber security means of protection are facing detention of their vessels and several audits.
Why is that important?
According to the USCG’s Strategic Cyber Outlook for 2021, there are over 2,000 cyber security attacks per day globally.
More and more organizations and vessels are experiencing increased vulnerability due to their lack of awareness or preparation in case of a cyberattack.
The IMO & USCG are acting to reduce as much as possible the risk and exposure of vessels to cyber crime, thus ensuring vessels do not pose a risk to the Marine Transportation System (MTS) in case of a cyber event.
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