Japan 's ClassNK will assemble marine and security experts for a cross - sectional team that will examine ways to minimise risk and meet clients ' needs . Among the planned measures set to be carried out are a cybersecurity class ##ifier for vessels , and management system changes for ships and firms . The move follows the Maritime Safety Committee 's decision to adopt a resolution calling for the shipping industry 's cyber risks to be addressed by 1 January , 2021 .
Japan's ClassNK will assemble marine and security experts for a cross-sectional team that will examine cybersecurity to minimise risk and meet clients' needs. Among the planned measures set to be rolled out are a cybersecurity class notation for vessels, and management system certification for ships and firms. The move follows the Maritime Safety Committee's decision to adopt a resolution calling for the shipping industry's cyber risks to be addressed by 1 January, 2021.