Steamship Mutual announce new Cyber Insurance Cover
Launch of new Cyber Insurance product
Dear Member,
The Club is pleased to announce the launch of a new Cyber Insurance product aimed at assisting
Members respond to a cyber attack on their vessels and insuring them for any loss of income the vessel
incurs as a result.
The IMO has adopted a resolution which requires companies, no later than the first annual verification of
their Document of Compliance (DOC) after 1 January 2021, to demonstrate that cyber security is an
integral part of their safety management system. The maritime world is seeing a sharp increase in cyber
attacks and so cyber security and safety is important to protect a shipowner’s operations. BIMCO have
introduced a Cyber Security contract clause which sets out the responsibilities of each party, defining what
is expected from both sides both before and after a cyber event. The ability to react quickly and effectively
to any breach of cyber security is vital to ensuring the cyber safety of the vessel.
Whilst there is no cyber exclusion in a Member’s P&I cover in respect of liabilities which may be caused
through a cyber event, Members may still be left uninsured for the costs of restoring their systems and data
and for losses where a vessel is put off hire or is unable to trade as a result of a cyber attack.
Scope of Cover
Cover is only in respect of events affecting an entered vessel and does not extend to shoreside offices or
other property.
Limit: US$10m in the aggregate per fleet per policy year. US$1m per vessel per event.
Agreed Daily Indemnity: This will usually be equivalent to the expected charter hire and is set at the
beginning of the policy.
Deductible: One deductible for sections A, B & E and 1 day’s Agreed Daily Indemnity separately for C&D.
A – Maritime Cyber Response Costs – costs arising out an actual or suspected network security breach.
B – Maritime IT System Restoration Costs – restoration costs as a result of damage to Data or programs.
C – Income Loss and Extra Expense – Agreed Daily Indemnity, less any income earned, where loss is incurred due to suspension or deterioration of vessel operations during the restoration of systems/data.
D – Income Loss and Extra Expense – Outsource Service Provider – Agreed Daily Indemnity, less any income earned, where loss is incurred due to suspension or deterioration of vessel operations during the restoration of systems/data belonging to an outsource provider.
E – Cyber Extortion & Ransomware – covers ransomware payments and expenses incurred.
Taking out this cover, not only gives Members protection for losses arising out of a cyber attack, but also
gives Members quick access to cyber experts who can respond to the incident and assist the Members
resolve any issues.
Members who purchase the cover will benefit from a free Maritime Cyber Security Awareness education
course, which focuses on increasing crew awareness of cyber threats. Your crew will learn the benefits of reporting all cyber incidents. As well as 10 essential steps to maritime cyber security, the course includes
modules on Cyber threat, Phishing, Surfing the web, Malware & Insider threat Members can also view the Club’s Cyber Security film on the Club’s website.
This product is available to all vessels operated by Members, including those not entered for P&I, and non Members. Initially this product will not be available for yachts or passenger vessels.
Full details can be found on the Club’s website here
If Members or their brokers have any questions or wish to receive a quote, please get in touch with your
usual Underwriting contact.
Club Circular: L.372
Yours faithfully,
STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
