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 . An ocean-going ship that is not "in class" essentially cannot trade. 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 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 .