ISPS Code

  • Ghana security plans

    Ghana beefs up security. Maritime Authority to establish security plan to increase offerings Bismark Awusah The Ghana Maritime Authority says it seeks to establish an integrated security plan to help […]

  • 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 […]

  • PNG boat boost

    New arrivals are timely, following recent incidents at sea. Australia Donates Port Boats to PNG Customs Service The Australian Border Force (ABF) and Department of Home Affairs has gifted three […]

  • 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 […]

  • Nigeria’s prevention problems

    Maritime crime still a major issue. Poor funding, corruption hampering security BAYO AKOMOLAFE Four years after the Yaoundé summit on maritime security, efforts by Nigeria and other maritime countries in […]

  • Catch & Release

    Loopholes in legislation. Court bonds make fight against oil theft difficult – Nigerian Navy By: Bolaji Ogundele The Nigerian Navy has lamented the negative effect of unbridled granting of court bonds […]

  • Nigeria protests piracy stats

    Sends protest to IMO. Nigeria protests global piracy reports By Emeka Anaeto,  Business Editor and Godwin Oritse Contrary to the reports of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, which put Nigeria […]

  • Cyber and shipping

    Shipping cyber security still lags behind. The Global Maritime Industry Remains Unprepared for Future Cybersecurity Challenges Professor Vivian Louis Forbes The maritime industry is heavily reliant on electronic commerce (“e-business”) […]

  • Tanker missing in WAF

    Vessel went missing off Gabon, far from usual pirate grounds. Ship Sailing under Panama Flag with 17 Georgian Sailors Goes Missing A ship which was sailing under Panama flag with […]