IMO/IACS Compliance is Now Mandatory

Maritime Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance Solutions for Ship Owners

IMO MSC.428(98) mandates cyber risk management for all international voyaging vessels.
Avisail provides affordable, fully compliant IMO/IACS maritime security services for ship owners with 1-50 vessels.

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400%
Attack Increase (2019→2023)
$9B
2033 Market Size Forecast
75%
USB-Based Infections
24/7
Continuous Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance is Mandatory

Since January 2021, all international voyaging vessels under the ISM Code must integrate cyber risks into their SMS (Safety Management System).
Non-compliance may result in PSC (Port State Control) detention or operational suspension.

Maritime cyber security regulations are rapidly evolving. Review this timeline to understand your compliance requirements.

January 2021

IMO MSC.428(98) In Effect

Cyber risk management mandatory for all vessels. Integration of cyber risks into SMS required.

July 2024

IACS E26/E27 In Effect

Cyber security design requirements for new builds. Secure design and verification of vessel systems mandatory.

October 2024

EU NIS2 Directive In Effect

Maritime companies designated as critical infrastructure. NIS2 compliance mandatory for operators in EU waters.

July 2025

US Coast Guard Regulation

Cyber Security Officer appointment mandatory. Applies to vessels calling at US ports.

January 2026

US Crew Training Requirement

Cyber security training mandatory for crew. Regular training implementation and record-keeping required.

July 2027

US Plan Approval Requirement

Pre-approval of cyber security plans required. Coast Guard review and approval process initiated.

Our Services

Avisail provides four core services fully compliant with IMO/IACS regulations.
No hardware required, remote deployment — achieving high-quality security at reduced cost.

Assessment

Cyber Risk Assessment

Comprehensive security assessment of vessel and shore systems. IMO-compliant risk assessment reports delivered.

  • Asset inventory (OT/IT systems)
  • Vulnerability scanning & analysis
  • Threat vector identification
  • Risk prioritization (CIA analysis)
  • Remediation roadmap creation
Monitoring

Continuous Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring with early incident detection. Alerts and response support provided.

  • Real-time threat detection
  • Anomaly behavior analysis (UEBA)
  • Fleet-wide dashboard
  • Incident response support
  • Monthly security reports
Compliance

Compliance Support

Documentation and audit preparation for IMO, IACS, NIS2, and US Coast Guard regulations.

  • SMS integration support
  • Cyber risk management plan development
  • Automated compliance documentation
  • Audit support & evidence management
  • PSC inspection preparation
Training

Crew Training

Online cyber security training program. Multi-language support with certification issuance.

  • E-learning platform access
  • Multi-language support (EN/JP/IT)
  • Phishing simulation exercises
  • Certificate of completion
  • Training history management

Why Protection is Critical Now

Cyber attacks on the maritime industry are surging, causing severe damage.
The following cases could have been prevented with proper security measures.

Maersk NotPetya Attack

2017 | World's Largest Maritime Cyber Incident

💰
Financial Damage
$250-300M
🚢
Impact Scope
76 ports, 800+ vessels
💻
Systems Destroyed
49,000 PCs destroyed
⏱️
Recovery Time
2 weeks (full systems)
Key Lesson

An offline server in Ghana became the only Active Directory backup, saving the company. Critical importance of offline backups.

Nagoya Port Ransomware Attack

July 2023 | Japan's Largest Port Cyber Incident

🔒
Attacker
LockBit (Russian ransomware group)
📦
Impact
Container operations halted for 3 days
🚢
Disruption
37 vessels delayed, ~20,000 containers
⚠️
Root Cause
Unpatched VPN, no cyber BCP
Key Lesson

Exposed vulnerabilities in Japan's port infrastructure. Government strengthened guidelines, making protection urgent.

400%
Attack Increase (2019→2023)
23,400
Malware Detected (H1 2024)
178
Ransomware Attacks (H1 2024)
75%
USB-Based Infections

Why Choose Avisail

In the Japanese market, no dedicated maritime cyber security provider exists for small to medium ship owners.
Avisail fills this gap with a unique, tailored solution.

Small to Medium Owner Focus

Optimized services for 1-50 vessel fleets. Right-sized solutions at affordable prices, not enterprise overkill.

Multilingual Support

Full support in Japanese, English, and Italian. Local regulatory knowledge that international vendors cannot match.

Software-First Approach

No hardware installation required, fully remote deployment. Start security protection quickly without disrupting vessel operations.

Cost Competitive

Targeting half the price of major security vendors. AI automation minimizes human costs while maintaining high service quality.

Vessel Trading Integration

Avisail also operates vessel brokerage. One-stop service from acquisition security due diligence to ongoing monitoring.

Pricing Plans

Three plans scaled to your fleet size. All plans include full IMO/IACS compliance support.

Starter
For 1-5 vessel owners
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  • Initial risk assessment
  • IMO documentation creation
  • SMS integration support
  • Annual re-assessment
  • Email support
Enterprise
For 21+ vessel owners
Custom
  • All Professional features
  • Dedicated support team
  • Custom integration development
  • On-site training
  • SLA guarantee
  • 24/7 emergency response

* Spot assessments available ($5,000-15,000 per vessel). Contact us for a consultation.

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Our experts will propose the optimal security plan for your fleet.

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