Tanker reportedly hijacked off Somalia

Maritime security specialist Dryad Global says that reporting suggests that the Panama-flagged chemical vessel Aegean II IMO: 9016911 has been hijacked off the Horn of Africa. If true, this would be the

Carnival discloses ransomware attack

In an SEC filing yesterday, cruise giant Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) disclosed that on August 15 it had detected a ransomware attack that accessed and encrypted a portion

VIDEO: Bulker grounded off Mauritius splits in two

Imagery posted by Mobilisation Nationale Wakashio shows that the Capesize bulker Wakashio, which grounded off the east coast of Mauritius on July 25, has now split into two sections. At around 5:00

DNV beefs up cybersecurity

Singapore issues circular on ISM Code cyber risk requirements

The deadline for ship operators to include cyber risk management into ships’ safety management systems (SMS) is getting nearer. A shipping circular released yesterday by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Iranian forces board Greek-owned tanker

U.S. Central Command yesterday tweeted a video showing Iranian forces seizing a tanker identified as the Wila. According to the Equasis data base, the ship is an 8,055 dwt Liberian registered products

Sandy Hook pilot dies after fall while boarding tanker

The Sandy Hook Pilots Association says that at approximately 10.30 p.m. yesterday, pilot Captain Timothy M. Murray was involved in an incident while boarding a tanker vessel inbound to the Port of

Ammonium nitrate seized from cargo ship was source of Beirut explosion

Lebanon today declared a national state of emergency and put a number of port authority officials under house arrest following the huge blast that shook Beirut yesterday. With the death toll now

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

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).

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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

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