Shipping Organisations
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Policing the Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria, Denmark and Maritime Security
When small countries like Denmark provide security in the Gulf of Guinea, what does that say about Nigeria’s image as Africa’s giant? by Dakuku Peterside, former head of NIMASA The […]
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Port facilities are vulnerable to cyber threats
by Martyn Wingrove National cyber security centres need to be at the heart of shipping and ports’ defence against online threats hese centres can provide threat intelligence, guidance on cyber security […]
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ISMI ends seminar on maritime information and intelligence for analysts in Gulf of Guinea countries
The International Maritime Institute (ISMI) of the Regional Academy of Maritime Sciences and Technology (ARSTM) has ended a three-day training course in maritime information and intelligence for maritime intelligence analysts. […]
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International Maritime Organisation urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has expressed deep concern about the escalation in the number and severity of attacks on ships and crew in the Gulf of Guinea […]
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US Coast Guard orders maritime facilities to report SolarWinds breaches
By Sergiu Gatlan The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has ordered MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels using SolarWinds software for critical functions to report security breaches in case of suspicions of being […]
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Lanka pushing for sharing of maritime safety and security expertise
Foreign Secretary Prof. Admiral Jayanath Colombage recently emphasized the importance in bringing together like-minded persons interested in Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) issues. With the US led powers and China […]
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Maritime cyber security – best practices and lessons learnt
Written by Justin Cronje n this feature we look at a seminar on the maritime cyber security domain, an overview of the International Maritime Organisation’s cyber security doctrine and probably […]
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Cyber security – more focus required, says expert
Cyber protection in shipping is lagging behind many other sectors just as the threat profile continues to escalate. Paul Bartlett This was the stark message from Ben Densham, chief technology […]
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Asia piracy incidents hit 5-year high in 2020, shipping insurance rates firm
Sea robbery and piracy related incidents across Asia increased 17% year on year to just under 100 in 2020, amid consistent threat of possible attacks by the Abu Sayyaf Group, […]
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Frontex and EUNAVFOR Sign Maritime Security Cooperation Agreement
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI have agreed to expand their cooperation to address challenges and threats to EU security in the Central […]
