BroCoTec, a Houston-based maritime cyber security specialist, is urging US vessel operators to act now on new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations, warning they are a 'banana skin' for unprepared companies.The regulations establish
BroCoTec, a Houston-based maritime cyber security specialist, is urging US vessel operators to act now on new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations, warning they are a 'banana skin' for unprepared companies.
The regulations establish cybersecurity requirements for covered U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities and Outer Continental Shelf facilities. The rule became effective July 16, 2025, with phased compliance requirements.
BroCoTec warned major milestones, including designation of the Cybersecurity Officer, completion of the initial Cybersecurity Assessment and submission of the Cybersecurity Plan, are due by July 16, 2027. The cybersecurity requirements further apply to inactive vessels that retain a valid Certificate of Inspection or Certificate of Compliance.
BroCoTec CEO Nat Kemberling cautioned that noncompliance could result in the USCG issuing penalties of up to $43,527. Federal law meanwhile further allows vessel clearance to be refused or revoked.
"Because many operators don't understand the requirements and are delaying compliance, they could face a bottleneck before July rolls around," he said. "A significant amount of work is involved which could take weeks or months to sort out. If you think about segmentation alone, making sure crew devices and internet-connected systems don’t provide a pathway into critical OT — it’s a big job. We urge companies to
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