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Marsec cyber concerns
Cyber-attacks against maritime and shipping organizations are only increasing. Notwithstanding the IMO’s requirement for organizations in this sector to achieve cyber resilience by 2021, more and more entities are being […]
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PH CG foils terror attack
by Nonoy Lacson ZAMBOANGA CITY – Suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) failed to create havoc in the town of Jolo in Sulu after elements of the Philippine Coast […]
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Nigeria: marsec and drones
Musa Umar Bologi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is working towards establishing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) wings in Lagos, Calabar and Port Harcourt to support the efforts of other security […]
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NAF to join Deep Blue
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy air assets as well as Special Forces personnel in support of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Deep Blue […]
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Tug cyber warning
by Martyn Wingrove Towage vessels and their crews are increasingly connected to online services during operations, increasing their vulnerability to cyber threats, malware, viruses and hackers. These concerns were raised by […]
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Kuwait Raises ISPS Level 2
September 19: The Ministry of Communications in the state of Kuwait’s has released a Ministry Resolution increasing the ISPS level for all ports within Kuwait to ISPS L2 Minister of […]
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U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions on Vessels Traveling from Seychelles Due to ISPS NonCompliance
April 12: A report by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has found that Seychelles is not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures at its port. The Seychelles Port Authority chair, Paul Hodoul, […]
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Nigeria seizes 130 vessels in year
Figures reveal scale of problem. Maritime crimes: Nigerian Navy seizes 130 vessels in 1 year The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 130 vessels for crimes perpetrated in the maritime sector […]
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Malacca’s low crime stats
Australian Border Forces (ABF) played a major role in reducing the number of maritime crimes along the straits. Team work with Australia sees drop in maritime crimes By Intan Amalina Mohd […]
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India, Pakistan tensions
Tensions increase between India and Pakistan. Security beefed up in Paradip, Kolkata ports Security was stepped up at the two major ports of the Eastern region – Paradip in Odisha and Kolkata – on […]