Cyber Defense Age

Maritime Cybersecurity: Prepare, Detect and Respondpage

At a time when the world has become more aware than ever before about the vital importance of the world’s ocean shipping fleet, which carried supplies, merchandise and much needed personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased risk from a different threat, cyberattacks, presents a set of new challenges.

By Vanessa DiDomenico

Demystifying Cyber Security

Recent cyber attacks to the US Government, the IMO, Maersk, amongst others has caused the world to pay attention to criminal cyber activities by foreign states, terrorists, and criminals. The cyber attack against CMA CGM shut down services for close on two weeks. Two days later, on October 30th the IMO was held hostage by a cyber attack. These attacks follow attacks earlier this year against MSC and COSCO.

By Matthew Bonvento

Training Tips for Ships - Tip #24: For your Disaster Recovery Plan, Hope for the Best; Plan for the Worstpage: 12

Very few people live day-to-day expecting a disaster. However, disasters do happen and a critical component of business continuity is ensuring that when disaster strikes, our critical systems are returned to normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.

By Murray Goldberg

Marlink Deploys Hybrid Network Platform Across Polsteam Dry Bulk Fleet

Marlink, a specialist in managed services for business-critical ICT solutions, has deployed its Sealink NextGen hybrid network and cyber security solutions across 50 vessels operated by Polish dry bulk carrier Polsteam.

Sperry Marine to Equip Samskip’s Autonomous-Ready Green Vessels

Sperry Marine has been selected to deliver its Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) for two hydrogen-powered, autonomous-ready container vessels ordered by Samskip Group.

EU Sets Out New India Strategy

The EU has proposed a new strategic agenda to raise bilateral relations with India.

Coast Guard Awards Contract for Mariner Credentialing Program Modernization

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Stealth Solutions Inc. to modernize the service’s Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) information technology system and support revitalization of the maritime workforce and industry.

D.E.E.P Project to Assess Next-Gen Additive Manufactured Marine Propellers

The Digitally Enabled Efficient Propeller (D.E.E.

Jana Marine’s Jack-Up Barges Get ABS’ Cyber Notation

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued the CR-Ex cyber resilience notation to three self-elevating units from Jana Marine Services, an industry first.

Inmarsat Maritime Report Reveals Distress Calls at Sea Remain High

The 2025 edition of the Future of Maritime Safety Report from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, reveals that distress calls at sea remain high, underlining the vital role of human factors in safe shipping.

KVH linkHUB Media Server Receives CREST Cybersecurity Accreditation

KVH Industries has announced that its advanced KVH linkHUB Media Server has received CREST Accreditation from CREST Cybersecurity, a not-for-profit organization that accredits companies with cybersecurity services

Robots are Getting Very Good at Understanding the Environment Around Them

The July/August issue of Offshore Engineer includes an update on patrolling robots.

Soya IT Marine Solutions Achieves NIS2 and NIST Compliance

Soya IT Marine Solutions is now compliant with both NIS2 and NIST—the EU and US frameworks for cybersecurity, respectively.

Wallem Launches Vessel IT Security and Management Services

Wallem Group has launched a suite of support and consultancy services to protect IT systems onboard its clients’ vessels from disruption.

UK Issues Sanctions for Iranian Oil Magnate and Companies

Britain sanctioned an Iranian oil magnate and four companies on Thursday, saying they are part of a network that supports Tehran's overseas activities, including "destabilisation" in Ukraine and Israel.

Anglo-Eastern Selects Inmarsat's NexusWave for Hadley Shipping Group Upgrade

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced that Anglo-Eastern will upgrade Hadley Shipping Group’s fleet to Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity solution, NexusWave.Hadley Shipping Group is a long-standing Inmarsat Maritime user.

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