Massive explosions rock Port of Beirut
Videos appearing on social media show a massive cloud of smoke billowing into the sky as two explosions rocked the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, today, causing massive damage and multiple injuries with
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Inmarsat, Shell and Thetius launch crew welfare Open Innovation Challenge
Maritime satcom leader Inmarsat has joined forces with Shell Shipping and Maritime and maritime digital consultancy Thetius to launch an “Open Innovation Challenge” for start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Disgruntled armed guard took control of Eagle Bulk supramax
Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) said on Friday that it has successfully resolved a security incident on board its 52,483 dwt supramax M/V Jaeger involving an armed security
Cybersecurity: Attacks on OT systems are on the increase
Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years, with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end.
Allianz: Coronavirus challenges could cause uptick in shipping losses
Though large shipping losses are at a record low, having fallen by over 20% year-on-year, marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) warns that the coronavirus crisis could endanger the
VIDEO: Two ships collide in Welland Canal
Transport Canada is to investigate an accident in which two vessels collided while transiting Canada’s Welland Canal, in opposite directions, this past Saturday. YouTube video caught the incident in which the Florence
ABS Consulting and American Club cooperate on maritime cybersecurity
Growing marine industry digitalization brings with it increasing exposure to cyber risk. In response, ABS Consulting, an ABS Group subsidiary focused on safety and risk management, has joined forces with the American
ClassNK joins maritime cyber risk management group MTS-ISAC
ClassNK has joined the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC). Set up in February this year, MTS-ISAC promotes and facilitates maritime cybersecurity information sharing, awareness, training and collaboration efforts
Car carrier in Jacksonville blaze declared constructive total loss
The car carrier Höegh Xiamen has been declared a constructive total loss following the fire that broke out onboard the vessel last month at Blount Island, Jacksonville, Fla. The vessel was on
U.S. seeks seizure of Venezuela-bound Iranian gasoline from four Greek-managed tankers
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a forfeiture warrant and complaint seeking the seizure of all Iranian petroleum products aboard four Greek-managed, Liberian-flagged tankers currently headed for Venezuela. The ships are