Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2021

Complying with cybersecurity regulations Speedcast’s new Cyberinsights platform enables passenger ship operators to reduce the risk of IT and data breaches The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2021 Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management set a target date of January 2021 for the maritime industry to incorporate security into its systems and comply with new regulations. No vessel owner or operator will be required to comply with every listed IMO 2021 requirement. Each company is unique in its operations, geographic reach and technology, and certain guidelines and requirements will apply to a company’s situation, yet others won’t. What IMO strives for is that fleet and vessel owners and operators discover where their cybersecurity gaps are and consequently work to close them. Speedcast ’s new CyberInsights platform is a robust cybersecurity assessment service integrating industry-leading cybersecurity standards, frameworks and standardised practices. The cloud-based tracking platform, coupled with Speedcast ’s professional engagement, provides detailed reviews of security architecture design, implementation and operation, including network devices, servers, desktops, web applications and related IT infrastructure. Cleaner air for all The Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier increases passenger and crew safety by removing harmful airborne particles that can lead to illnesses spreading on ships Designed for guest staterooms and suites, the Celios G200 Advanced Air Purifier helps cruise and ferry operators to confidently mitigate the risk of airborne illnesses spreading onboard their vessels. Celios G200 provides ultra-fine air purification, capturing up to 99.99999 per cent of the world’s most dangerous airborne particles, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and trapping pollutants including allergens, pollen and mould spores. Its oversized carbon filter also reduces odours without creating any by-products. Thanks to its ability to effectively capture SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, Celios G200 will bring comfort and peace of mind to guests who may be concerned about the risk of Covid-19 because they know they are breathing pure, clean air while in their cabins. Cruise and ferry operators could offer the air purifier as an additional upgrade during the booking or check-in process. 1 1 5