Cyber security workbook for ships 2025

Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use

Published
22 October 2024

A practical workbook on identifying cyber risks and how to respond in case of a cyber attack.

This practical and easy to understand workbook supports the owner, Master and the ship's crew with cyber security risk management. It contains comprehensive checklists to support the day-to-day management of onboard cyber security and facilitates collaboration between ships, onshore IT departments and equipment manufacturers. 

This Workbook has been designed as a practical, straightforward guide to support the Master and officers on board ship (Part I - Onboard Practical Considerations). It is designed to facilitate understanding and good collaboration between individual ships, onshore IT departments and equipment manufacturers (Part II - Shore Management Considerations). The Workbook may also be useful to the wider maritime industry.

The sixth edition has been produced by Witherbys, BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).