Americas

  • US to sell maritime weapons to Vietnam

    US to help Vietnam boost maritime security. US lifts ban on maritime lethal weapon sales to Vietnam The United States has removed its embargo on the sale of maritime lethal […]

  • US, UK hold nuclear marsec summit

    International partners build capacity to detect, interdict and investigate the illicit trafficking of nuclear and radiological materials. NNSA Co-Hosts Nuclear Security Summit Workshop on Maritime Security with UK WASHINGTON – This […]

  • BIMCO looks at cyber threat

    Cyber threat and information security focusing shipping minds. BIMCO Conference Hears There Is “Significant Potential For Cyber Disruption” And Malicious Takeover” Of Systems Onboard Ships Attendees of BIMCO’s Annual Conference […]

  • US boosts Asian maritime security

    White House highlights US efforts as Obama kicks off Asia trip. US Announces Maritime Security Boost for Southeast Asia By Prashanth Parameswaran The United States is boosting maritime security assistance […]

  • US identifies 2 ships to be given to PHL

    New ships for Philippine Navy. US identifies 2 ships to be given to PHL by Philippine News Agency The White House has identified the two ships US President Barack Obama […]

  • Senate Passes Maritime Security Program

    Total program cost will increase by $24 million. Senate Passes Maritime Security Program Funds, Enactment Expected The U.S. Senate has passed a revised version of the National Defense Authorization Act […]

  • Maritime Cyber Attacks: Changing Tides

    Shipping still behind the curve. Maritime Cyber Attacks: Changing Tides By Kate B. Belmont Front-page headlines revealing devastating cyber attacks on government agencies and the world’s largest companies have become […]

  • US cash to boost SE Asia security

    Money to boost regional security. US pledges $259 mn to SE Asian allies for maritime security By AFP The United States said Tuesday it would provide $259 million to its […]

  • Ports vulnerable to cyber attacks

    Physical strikes are not the only way to shut down a container seaport Ports vulnerable to cyber attacks as well By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor It should come as scant […]

  • NATO hosts energy security workshop

    Energy security focusing minds. Emerging threats to maritime energy infrastructure A growing share of energy resources – both oil and liquefied natural gas – is produced offshore and transported by […]