Maritime Security News


Connected Ships, Smart Data, Cybersecurity to Feature in SHIPPINGInsight

Aug 23, 2016

Ship connectivity, smart data and cybersecurity will be central themes on the agenda at the fifth SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference & Exhibition. The annual maritime technology forum and trade show will take place at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford…

SEACAT Enhances Maritime Security Between Navies in SE Asia

Aug 23, 2016

The 15th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced at the Republic of Singapore Navy's Multinational Operations and Exercises Centre (MOEC) Aug 22.SEACAT focuses on regional cooperation to address shared maritime security challenges like smuggling…

TNA Appoints Williams as President & CEO

Aug 10, 2016

Effective August 6, 2016, Terma North America Inc. has appointed Steve Williams as President & CEO.  Since the beginning of 2014 until present, Williams has held the position of Regional Executive, Lockheed Martin International Business Development…

Braemar Adjusting agrees Strategic Partnership in S. America

Aug 09, 2016

Braemar Adjusting has agreed a strategic partnership with Beckett Liquidadores de Seguros S.A of Chile, to act as its local resource partner in a number of countries in South America. Braemar Adjusting provides Loss Adjusting, Risk Assessment…

IMCA’s New Videos Promote Safe Work Practices

Aug 05, 2016

Over a two year period, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) will launch 15 short videos promoting safe working practices to complement the existing IMCA pocket cards, which will be revised at the same time. These are designed to cross all cultures…

IMO’s Maritime Security Work Highlighted

Aug 04, 2016

Recent security exercises in the English Channel involving military personnel on board ships have sparked heightened media interest in maritime security in the region.  As a result, International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s work in this…

Japan Slams China Over Maritime Issues

Aug 02, 2016

Japan has accused China of being assertive over maritime issues, taking actions that effectively amount to a 'fait accompli', reports Strait Times.  In its 484-page annual defence white paper on Tuesday (Aug 2), the defence ministry said…

Russia: 6th Yasen-Class Nuclear Sub

Jul 27, 2016

Russia's sixth Yasen-class nuclear submarine will be laid down at the Sevmash ship-building company in the city of Severodvinsk on July 29, reports RIA Novosti. The Navy currently possesses one Yasen-class submarine, the Severodvinsk, with…

Piracy Drops to 21-year Low, IMB Reports

Jul 26, 2016

Piracy and armed robbery at sea has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995, despite a surge in kidnappings off West Africa, according to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB). IMB’s…

Shell: No Production Impact from North Sea Strikes Scheduled for Tuesday

Jul 25, 2016

Production from Shell's North Sea platforms will not be affected by planned strikes on Tuesday, a spokesman said. Maintenance workers employed by Wood Group on Shell's North Sea platforms will stop work for 24 hours in protest against pay cuts and tougher working conditions…

Piracy Drops to 21-year low - IMB

Jul 25, 2016

Piracy and armed robbery at sea has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995, despite a surge in kidnappings off West Africa, according to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB).IMB’s…

Hyundai Bags NZ Defence Order

Jul 25, 2016

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, has won an order to build a 23,000 ton class logistics support vessel for New Zealand Defence Force’s Maritime Sustainment Capability (MSC) project.  HHI was selected as a preferred bidder in December 2015…

Jakarta to Boost Security of Small Vessels

Jul 25, 2016

Jakarta will boost security of small vessels after hijackings 15 July, says a report in Protection Vessels International Ltd (PVI). Indonesia is currently discussing with the International Maritime Organisation the rules for deployment…

ASEAN in Discord Ahead of Meeting with top China, U.S. Diplomats

Jul 24, 2016

Southeast Asian nations were thrown into disarray after Cambodia on Saturday blocked them from issuing a statement referring to an international court ruling against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, diplomats said.The U…

US Navy Tests Latest Aegis Weapon System

Jul 23, 2016

The U.S. Navy conducted a series of cooperative air defense test exercises with the Spanish navy that culminated in live missile firing events using the latest Aegis Weapon System baseline July 20-21.The event was not only the first interoperability test of the latest Aegis Baseline 9…

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