Wärtsilä opens a maritime cyber center of excellence in Singapore

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has announced the opening of its International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence (IMCCE) in Singapore. Developed in partnership with Templar Executives, the IMCCE includes a maritime CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and a cybersecurity training center. The primary objective is to enable rapid response in the event of incidents and to improve overall understanding of cyber risks in the maritime sector.

The maritime CERT (MCERT) is designed as an international platform providing cyber threat intelligence and incident response support. It delivers intelligence feeds, guidance, and operational assistance to its members, including real-time support during cyberattacks or incidents, as well as an alert portal accessible to members wherever they are in the world.

The choice of Singapore as the location for the IMCCE is logical. The country has invested heavily in developing cyber defense capabilities and is a key player in the global maritime ecosystem. It is also worth recalling that, as previously reported on this site, the Port Authority of Singapore is preparing the launch of its own maritime cybersecurity operations center.

On the training side, courses will cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from executive-level coaching for senior leadership to awareness programs designed for all levels of the maritime industry.