Dear Valued Customers,
We hope this message finds you well.
Recently, there has been an increase in the installation of scrubber systems due to demands from charterers. Most scrubber systems require communication with shore facilities and are connected to the ship’s LAN. Therefore, the following steps are necessary for installation:
1.Understand the Details of Scrubber System Communication:
・Communication destinations and ports
・Estimated communication volume
2.Determine if the Ship’s Communication Infrastructure Can Handle This Communication:
・If it cannot, you may need to change the communication plan or upgrade the communication infrastructure.
3.Assess and Mitigate Cyber Risks When Connecting to the Ship’s LAN:
・Assess potential cyber risks
・Implement necessary countermeasures
In many cases, scrubber system installations proceed without the shipowner or management company fully understanding these requirements, leading to problems such as insufficient preparation for communication needs.
For example, a ship with only an FBB email plan might have a scrubber system installed, only to discover after activation that the communication capacity is inadequate.
Scrubber systems often require external connections, such as TeamViewer, which can introduce cyber risks like data leaks if directly connected to the ship’s network. Therefore, network segmentation and other protective measures are necessary.
Given that the installation of scrubber systems is a current trend, we kindly request that you inform us before proceeding with any installations. We are committed to ensuring smooth installation and operation.
Thank you for your cooperation.