Digitalization
New guidelines on ship cyber resilience released by ClassNK
To bolster cybersecurity in the maritime industry, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has introduced two Unified Requirements (URs): UR E26 for ships and UR E27 for onboard systems and equipment. These URs establish minimum cyber resilience standards, aiming to minimize cyber incidents and mitigate their impact. These requirements apply to new ships contracted […]
South African universities trail other BRICS
South Africa has eight of the top 15 universities in Africa but its higher learning institutions are rated as the worst performing among the BRICS emerging market nations.