09 July 2020
Jakob P. Larsen, BIMCO head of maritime security, will participate in an engaging and informative 60-minute webinar. The webinar includes the results of the BIMCO and Safety at Sea 2020 Maritime Cyber Security survey which will inform briefings and discussions among maritime experts, sharing best practice on how the industry and individuals must fortify their defenses to comply with regulatory demands in time for the 2021 deadline and limit the impact of cyber attacks to IT infrastructure and operation down time.
13 July 2015
Nobody, from the individual with an inexpensive laptop to those overseeing sophisticated business systems, can be unaware of the need for cyber security.
07 December 2018
Ships and Shipping are vulnerable to cyber attacks so our industry have joined forces and developed Guidelines on Cyber Security onboard Ships based on the following high level principles.
07 March 2016
The Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements interim final rule requires maritime cargo carriers and importers to submit additional data to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before vessels are permitted entry into the US.
20 August 2019
As Hay Point is a security regulated port under the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003,PCQ has an approved whole of port Maritime Security Plan. Each terminal has responsibility to maintain and manage a facility security plan. All plans are officially approved by the Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services and audited on a regular basis.
Under IMO legislation there is a procedure ships must follow when entering the port. Before entering the Port of Hay Point, the ship’s Master must report directly to PCQ or via their ship’s agent the following:
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) compliance number
current ship security level or any change to the ship security level while in port
Ship Security Officer contact details
list of expected visitors/contractors
nominated providore
crew list and identification
any security incident (as defined under the ISPS code or Maritime Transport Security Legislation) while in port.
Contacts
PCQPort Security Officer (PSO) Ken RossPhone: +61-7-4943 6479Mobile: 0429 064 402Fax: +61-7-4956 3873Email: kross@pcq.com.au
Deputy PSO(Hay Point)Brenda KempPhone: +61-7-4956 3111Mobile: 0409 279 376Fax: +61-7-4956 6489Email: bkemp@pcq.com.au
24 Hour Duty Officer +61-7-32247426
DBCTPort Facility Security Officer (PSO) Richard HobleyPhone: +61-7-4943 8352Mobile: 0429 990 546Email: Richard.Hobley@dbct.com.au
20 September 2016
GUARDCON is an agreement for the hire of the services of private maritime security guards on ships – either armed or unarmed.
The latest edition of this contract is GUARDCON, issued in 2012.
Copyright in GUARDCON is held by BIMCO.
28 June 2018
International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive maritime security guidance to companies and mariners.
31 March 2020
Industry organisations, supported by government and military organisations, have worked together to produce a new publication that will help mariners detect, deter and delay external threats to their safety. Best Management Practices to Enhance Maritime Security for Vessels & Mariners Operating Off the Coast of West Africa including the Gulf of Guinea (BMP WA) consolidates and enhances existing guidance for specific threats in this region.
22 May 2019
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has agreed a new standard Cyber Security Clause that requires the parties to implement cyber security procedures and systems, to help reduce the risk of an incident and mitigate the consequences should a security breach occur.
05 November 2019
BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have published a new cyber security workbook meant to serve as a guide for the master and officers on board ships and thereby help them prepare for a potential cyber incident.
