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

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

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