The Indonesian Sea and Coast Guard Unit (KPLP) and US Embassy and US Coast Guard have just visited Terminal Teluk Lamong for supervising the implementation of International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS Code). In cooperation with US Coast Guard, the KPLP has been continuing to do supervision on how the implementation of ISPS Code overall Indonesia’s ports and terminals, especially those that handle international ship calls.
On his remark speech for the visit, KPLP Director Jon Kenedi said that the adoption of the ISPS Code is meant not only ensuring the smooth operation of ports, but to be able to protect the port facilities from cyberattacks.
“Cyber security is one of the important aspects that we must prioritize in order to avoid attacks that could damage the digitalization network on modern equipment systems used in port facilities,” he said.
Since its first operation in 2015, PT Terminal Teluk Lamong, a subsidiary of PT Pelindo Terminal Petikemas Sub-holding (SPTP), has been equipped with sophisticated equipment that supports the modernization and automation of port services.
“Sophisticated port facilities must be accompanied by competent cyber security,” Jon underlined, adding that cyber threats are something that cannot be avoided, as a result of technological advances. In the four years, Jon explained, cyberattacks have become a new threat in the ISPS Code.
“Cyberattacks can paralyze or even damage data, information and equipment owned by port facilities. If a cyber attack occurs at a port facility, the impacts that will arise will be many, including financial loss, work accidents, traffic jams. access points, and data loss or loss of important company and customer data/information,” he said.
To mitigate the risk, the Directorate General of Sea Transportation has issued Circular Letter of the Director General of Sea Transportation Number 16 of 2024 which regulates the Development of Cyber Security Assessments and Procedures in the Security Management of Ships and Port Facilities for Handling Risks in Cyber Network Systems (Cyber Risk Management).
“It is hoped that the team from the United States can also provide observations and input for this terminal (TTL) in an effort to increase compliance with the implementation of the ISPS Code. This is important to ensure that Indonesia’s maritime infrastructure not only meets appropriate security requirements, but is also able to respond to modern security challenges effectively,” he said.
TTL Operation Senior Manager Anang Januriandoko revealed that Terminal Teluk Lamong has been complying with ISPS code certification since 2015.
“We hope that the recommendations and feedback from this port visit will be able to increase the compliance level of the Terminal Teluk Lamong in implementing the ISPS code and increase our partnership with stakeholders and the US Coast Guard,” he said.
In addition to representatives of the US Embassy and US Coast Guard, the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also joint the visit.
