Songa Shipmanagement is tapping the Korean Register as guide for enhancing the company's cyber security procedures.

The agreement between the Arne Blystad-led manager and KR covers a fleet of 32 ships.

Cyber security is coming to the fore for shipping this year. As TradeWinds reported, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) this year is adding stricter cyber security standards to its list of vetting requirements for shipowners.