Data Protection & Cyber Awareness

Data Protection & Cyber Awareness

EMA Ship is committed to protecting information assets, operational data and personal information across all managed vessels and shore-based operations.

We recognize cyber risk as a critical operational and safety risk. Our approach focuses on prevention, awareness and rapid response to ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance.

All cyber-related processes are aligned with international maritime regulations, including IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) and industry best practices.

Cyber Risk Management (IMO 2021 Compliant)

EMA Ship implements a structured Cyber Risk Management framework in line with IMO 2021 requirements, integrating cyber risk into the Safety Management System (SMS).

Our cyber risk management approach includes:

  • • Identification of cyber risks affecting shipboard and shore-based systems
  • • Protection of critical operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems
  • • Procedures for detecting, responding to and recovering from cyber incidents
  • • Regular review and improvement of cyber security controls

Cyber risk is treated as part of operational risk, not as a standalone IT issue.

Crew Cyber Awareness

Human awareness is a key element of cyber security at sea.

EMA Ship ensures that all crew members receive basic cyber awareness training, focusing on:

  • • Phishing and social engineering risks
  • • Safe use of email, removable media and onboard networks
  • • Protection of passwords and access credentials
  • • Reporting of suspicious cyber activity

Our goal is to reduce human-related cyber vulnerabilities and strengthen the first line of defense onboard.

Incident Reporting

Any suspected cyber security incident, data breach or abnormal system behavior must be reported immediately.

📩 Urgent reports should be sent to:

info@emaship.com

All reports are handled confidentially and investigated without retaliation against the reporting party.