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control mechanisms, are necessary to
safeguard data integrity and protect
against unauthorised access or tamper-
ing. Digital platforms can enhance com-
pliance monitoring by providing real-time
data on ship performance, emissions, fuel
consumption, and other relevant param-
eters. By automating the reporting pro-
cesses and ensuring accuracy, these
platforms facilitate regulatory compliance
and reduce the risk of non-compliance
penalties. The effectiveness of digital
platforms also relies on the training and
support provided to their users. Proper
As connectivity increases, training ensures that operators can uti-
cybersecurity will become even lise the platforms effectively, reducing the
more crucial to protect ships likelihood of errors and improving overall
from cyber threats such as safety and efficiency.
hacking and malware. Robust Overall, the efficiency and safety of
cybersecurity measures will need interoperability in new digital platforms
to be implemented to safeguard for maritime monitoring and reporting
sensitive data and critical depend on multiple factors. When these
systems. aspects are well-addressed, interoperable
systems can significantly enhance oper-
ational efficiency, regulatory compliance,
and safety in the maritime industry.
What, in your view, is the future of connectivity
and telecommunications in the shipping industry?
The future of connectivity and telecom-
munication in the shipping industry is
likely to be driven by advances in tech-
nology, such as satellite communications
and cybersecurity. With regard to satellite
communication, continued advancements
in satellite technology will enable ships
to stay connected to the Internet even in
remote areas of the ocean. High-speed
platforms adhere to common standards, it satellite internet will facilitate real-time
becomes easier to integrate and exchange data transmission, improving communi-
data reliably. Therefore, implementing cation between ships and onshore teams.
the International Organisation for Stand- As connectivity increases, cybersecurity
ardisation (ISO) for shipboard data serv- will become even more crucial to protect
ers used to share field data at sea (ISO ships from cyber threats such as hacking
19847) and standard data for shipboard and malware. Robust cybersecurity meas-
machinery and equipment (ISO 19848) is ures will need to be implemented to safe-
beneficial for software systems. Moreo- guard sensitive data and critical systems.
ver, initiatives like the International Mar- Overall, the future of connectivity and tel-
itime Organisation’s (IMO) standardised ecommunication in the shipping industry
formats for electronic reporting, such as will revolve around leveraging technology
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), to enhance efficiency, safety, and sus-
contribute to improved interoperability. tainability. It will involve a combination
Securing data exchanges is crucial, of advanced communication systems,
especially in the maritime industry, data analytics, automation, and emerg-
where sensitive information is involved. ing technologies to transform the way
Robust cybersecurity measures, including goods are transported across the world’s
encryption, authentication, and access oceans.
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