Cyber-worthiness in Shipping: Law, Regulation and Practice

Authors:

Furkan Dogan

• ISBN: 9781032908700
• Published: March 2026
• Format: Hardback
• Language: English
• Publisher: Informa Law from Routledge

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Description:

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal framework governing cyber-worthiness requirements in the shipping industry. Against the backdrop of increasing digitalization of the maritime sector and growing cybersecurity threats, the book examines how existing maritime law principles apply to cyber risks, and what regulatory obligations shipowners, operators, and other maritime stakeholders must comply with.

Key Features:

First systematic legal analysis of cyber-worthiness in the shipping sector. Examination of how existing seaworthiness doctrine applies to cyber risks. Analysis of IMO cyber risk management requirements and their legal implications. Coverage of flag state, port state, and classification society obligations. Practical guidance for maritime lawyers, shipowners, and P&I clubs.

Coverage:

Seaworthiness and cyber-worthiness. IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 and related regulatory frameworks. Classification society cyber rules. P&I club coverage of cyber risks. Cargo claims and cyber incidents. Marine insurance and cyber risk. Port state control and cyber compliance.

Why buy this book?

As the maritime industry undergoes rapid digitalization, the intersection of cybersecurity and maritime law is one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice. This book is the first to systematically address cyber-worthiness as a legal concept, making it essential for maritime lawyers, P&I clubs, shipowners, and law libraries with maritime collections.

Keywords:

cyber-worthiness, shipping law, maritime cybersecurity, seaworthiness, IMO, P&I clubs, maritime law, cyber risk, ship management, marine insurance

Target Audience:

maritime lawyers, P&I club managers, shipowners, ship operators, port state control authorities, maritime academics, law libraries

Genre:

Law, Maritime Law, Shipping Law, Cybersecurity Law

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