EMEA

  • China Gains Control of Israeli Ports

    Renewed concerns about China’s quiet expansion. China Gains Control of Israeli Ports By Callum Wood China has forked out billions of dollars to upgrade two Israeli port facilities as part of […]

  • Marsec for Ukraine

    Tensions with Russia continue. New regional marine security dept to protect Ukraine’s maritime border from Izmail to Mariupol The Regional Maritime Security Administration of the State Border Service, which will […]

  • Big boost for UK defence sector

    Boost for UK defence sector. New £1bn deal to support Navy operations will support over 700 British jobs for a decade, Defence Minister announces Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced […]

  • NATO looks at USVs

    NATO looks to tech solutions. Thirteen Allies to cooperate on the introduction of Maritime Unmanned Systems At our Summit in Brussels in July, NATO leaders endorsed the implementation of NATO’s […]

  • Maritime cyber threats

    Is the industry ready for evolving attack vectors? The state of affairs: is shipping still unprepared for cyberattacks? By Eva Grey Cybersecurity in shipping is a hot topic. But at the […]

  • Belt & Road fears

    Far-reaching commercial activities raise question of whether port investments are linked to military purposes and represent a security risk in host countries. Why China buying up ports is worrying Europe […]

  • Irish Navy issues

    Austerity blamed by media sources. Irish Naval Service ship can’t patrol Irish waters due to lack of sailors By Niall O’Connor A naval ship cannot patrol Irish waters as there […]

  • The slow push for cyber security

    Ports making up for lost time Maritime Industry’s Slow Boat to Cyber Security Patricia Keefe Despite the critical role the maritime transportation system plays in the economic health of the […]

  • Pakistan, Egypt drills

    Exercises held in Med. Pakistan, Egypt hold joint naval exercise The naval forces of Pakistan and Egypt, on Thursday, conducted joint drills in the Mediterranean Sea, official news agency MENA […]

  • Cyber Security in the Maritime Domain

    Shipping gradually coming to terms with new threats. Cyber Security in the Maritime Domain OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) has recently released their new Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (VIQ) that […]