Maritime Security News


ECDIS Launches Cyber Security Courses

May 04, 2017

The course has been developed and delivered to the maritime industry in response to the ever increasing recognition of its impact both onboard and ashore. The effect of cyber attacks can be detrimental not only to company finances due to delay but also the safety of the crew and passengers…

Fleet Xpress Exceeds 10,000 Ship Milestone

May 04, 2017

Fleet Xpress has secured commitments covering in excess of 10,000 ships within 12 months of launch. The milestone has been reached as a result of contracts with individual ship owners, commitments from strategic Partners, and transitioning agreements with existing Inmarsat customers…

UN, Russia Warn Against Assault on Main Yemeni Port

Apr 25, 2017

United Nations and Russian officials warned on Tuesday against any attack by Saudi-led coalition forces on the Houthi-held Yemeni port of Hodeidah, the aid lifeline for a country where millions of people are in desperate need of food. The…

British Prime Minister Visits Kelvin Hughes

Apr 24, 2017

Maritime navigation, situational awareness and security radar systems company Kelvin Hughes last Thursday welcomed the Prime Minister Theresa May, to its Enfield head office, design and manufacturing facility.  During an election campaign visit in North London…

OPTECH South 2017: Littoral Challenges in Colombia

Apr 21, 2017

Concepts and Technologies Examined at Sea and Ashore  Naval experts from around the world are meeting in Cartagena, Colombia, for the Operations and Technology (OPTECH) South 2017 conference.  The event is being conducted by the U.S. Naval…

Discussion: Seafarers' Wages During Piracy

Apr 18, 2017

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) actively participated, on behalf of the Maritime Employers’ Group, in the International Labor Organization (ILO) working group of the Special Tripartite Committee (STC), established under…

Somali Forces Clash With Pirates, Free Indian Ship Crew

Apr 12, 2017

Somali security forces clashed with pirates early on Wednesday and freed nine seamen kidnapped on an Indian cargo ship this month, officials said.The pirates seized the dhow Al Kausar off Somalia's coast, part of a surge of attacks after years without a reported incident…

Cybercrime at Sea: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Mar 28, 2017

David Thompson, Investigator at UKP&I Club’s Signum Services consultancy arm at UK P&I Club, highlights the importance of cyber security at sea.While the use of computerized systems for everything from navigation to container inspection has enhanced the safety and security of vessels at sea…

Libyan Oil Output Rises after Port Fighting Ends

Mar 22, 2017

Libya's oil production has reached 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Wednesday, recovering from a drop earlier this month caused by fighting at two key oil ports. 'We are working very hard to reach 800…

Mazagon Docks to Make 3 more Scorpene-Class Subs

Mar 19, 2017

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited has approached the Indian Navy with a repeat order for three Scorpene-class submarines, reports The Hindu Businessline. The leading shipyard of the country has  French shipbuilder DCNS as its technology partner for the Scorpene submarines…

New Cyber Awareness Training for Mariners

Mar 16, 2017

The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) has launched a new e-learning course, Cyber Awareness for Mariners, the first training course of its kind for mariners on maritime cyber. Cyber Awareness for Mariners will provide mariners…

Major Containership Drugs Bust in the Mediterranean

Mar 16, 2017

Customs inspectors in Malta have seized more than 300 kg (660 lb) of cocaine worth millions of euros on a container ship heading from Ecuador to Spain, Maltese officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat hailed the find as the…

IMO Secretary-General Urges Vigilance after Tanker Hijack

Mar 15, 2017

In the wake of the recent hijacking of tanker Aris 13 off Puntland, Somalia, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim urged the shipping industry to be vigilant and apply diligently IMO guidance and best management practices to avert possible piracy attacks…

Seagull, DNV GL Offer Cyber Security Training

Mar 15, 2017

Cyber security threats have increased over the past few years in the maritime industry. Together with DNV GL, Seagull now offers an immediate solution to help train staff to be cyber secure.  With the increasing use of systems with embedded software on ships and mobile offshore platforms…

Somalia Region Sends Soldiers to Free Hijacked Ship

Mar 14, 2017

Somali forces have been sent to free a hijacked ship, a regional police official said on Tuesday. 'We are determined to rescue the ship and its crew. Our forces have set off to Alula. It is our duty to rescue ships hijacked by pirates and we shall rescue it…

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