P&I delivers shipping cyber resilience, increased threat awareness

In response to the heightened risks of cyber incidents on ships, the Swedish Club has entered into a strategic co-operation with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber to strengthen cyber resilience and operational awareness across its membership.

The provider of protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance to shipowners and operators will provide members with regular cyber threat insight and to help them better understand the rapidly evolving cyber risk landscape affecting the maritime sector.

This initiative reflects the P&I club’s focus on proactive risk prevention and operational resilience as it supports its members through insurance protection and practical awareness.

“Cyber risk is increasingly becoming an operational challenge for shipping, not just a technical issue,” said The Swedish Club’s head of reinsurance and UK area manager, Tord Nilsson.

“The industry’s growing dependence on digital systems means that cyber incidents have the potential to affect vessel operations, safety, and continuity in entirely new ways.”

Quarterly updates to The Swedish Club’s members will provide information on the emerging cyber threats and trends affecting shipping, vulnerabilities and attack methods relevant to maritime operations, lessons learned from incidents and market developments, and practical guidance to support cyber resilience and preparedness.

“By working together with CyberOwl and DNV Cyber, we are strengthening the support and insight available to our members as they navigate an increasingly complex risk environment,” said Mr Nilsson.

“This initiative is about helping members improve awareness, preparedness, and resilience through practical and relevant information.”

CyberOwl provides maritime cyber risk monitoring, mitigation and response support, and threat intelligence, while DNV Cyber provides class-approved cybersecurity services across the maritime and industrial sectors.