All at Sea - The Navigator Issue 12
Cyber Security
What’s changed recently that prompted all this discussion and advice coming from left, right and centre? Probably not much, except that having internet onboard vessels is becoming more common, bringing with it all the associated issues. Until very recently, we were immune to hacking because… there was nothing to hack and no means to get into our ships. This is slowly changing, and hence I would like all of us to start thinking about whether we are indeed immune? Is there anything you can do to improve the cyber security situation onboard your vessel? Can you be more ‘street-wise’ when it comes to your smartphone, laptop and tablet? Read this issue of The Navigator and think critically – start thinking about cyber security and… stay calm. There is no need to panic (yet?).
Capt. Kuba Szymanski FNI, Secretary General, InterManager
My officers, cadets and crew are enjoying reading The Navigator. The content is very open and inspiring. Our thanks must go to the AMSA PSC Inspector, who brought us these magazines when he came up in Townsville last call.
Capt. Jo Juson, Kwangsi
I am a deck cadet onboard the vessel Glovis Composer. I am learning so much from The Navigator – especially the CPD issue and Take 10. I shared some of the topics with the crew onboard our vessel. We don’t have a hard copy onboard but I shared the app with the crew to show them this informative magazine.
Ernest Alfred Burgos
Greeting to all my brothers in this profession! I am a diehard fan of this magazine, but since I shifted to the offshore industry, it is very seldom or not at all that I can see The Navigator magazines on board. I was happy to finally receive a copy of the magazine here in Dubai. Long live Navigators!
Alvin Belleza Renomeron
I was lucky to be introduced to The Navigator magazine at a training workshop with Capt Yashwant Chhabra at the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific n Bataan, Philippines, where I am currently enrolled in the Marine Transportation BSc degree. It can be used as a reference for professionalism in maritime navigators. Moreover, it serves as an eye opener for us to be really cautious in the maritime industry. Thank you, and we’ll enjoy reading it! In the long run, I am endeavouring to work in pilotage in Singapore. During my cadetship I became deeply fascinated with the pilotage whenever we went to our home port, Singapore. At that time, I was already thinking of working in that profession, commanding the vessel safely. The maritime profession is a never ending process of learning, and I will continue my endeavours to work in this different field in the maritime industry. I know this will take time, but just by dreaming about it, I am already starting to see how I can realistically bring it about.
Niel Borja
Just wanted to share my thoughts. The issue dated February 2016 was really a great help for me. I’m in my second contract in this position, and the thoughts I gathered from that issue building on competence were indeed helpful for guiding my development. Thank you.
Loid Anthony Cadungog Third officer, Orient Centaur
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