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This document is Volume 1 of the ABS CyberSafety™ series. It provides best practices for cybersecurity, as a foundational element of overall safety and security within and across the marine and offshore communities. The best practices are meant to provide insights for operations, maintenance and support of cyber-enabled systems.

This article highlights recent amendments to the BWRB requirements, emphasizing their significance for compliance and environmental protection

This February 2022 Updated Matrix identifies and summarizes international regulations to be complied with for the next several years based on compliance dates for new and existing ships according to ship type, size and age. It includes new regulations adopted at MEPC 77 and MSC 104 in Fall 2021.

Common Notations and Symbols The notations and symbols contained under this heading may be applicable to any type of vessel or offshore installation, as indicated by the referenced Rules and Guides (which are mostly available for viewing at http://www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html). These notations and symbols pertain to hull structure, analyses, equipment, machinery, automation, surveys, etc.

This Guide presents criteria for compliance with ABS CyberSafety™ requirements. These requirements will be used by ABS in the cybersecurity reviews and surveys of information technology (IT) systems; operational technology (OT) control systems; and their system interfaces and software on ships, offshore assets and the management systems of the associated shoreside facilities.