Tag: cyber security

Port of Nagoya, stopped the container operations, after a ransomware attack on its systems. According to Japanese media, a hacker group based in Russia has attacked the Port. 

In a recently published report, World Maritime University studies and presents 10 trends influencing global commercial shipping.

Dryad Global published its Annual Report 2022/2023, which demonstrates that war risk, illegal territorial expansion, cyber crime and global health issues all significantly challenged the maritime industry in 2022.

Cyber security has been a major challenge for shipping in the past years. Growing connectivity networks and digitalization efforts modernize shipping but also pose a serious threat to its integrity when targeted by malicious attacks.

DNV has released the 2023 edition of Marine Cyber Priority report which examines the maritime industry's cyber risk challenges as well as measures for resilience.

USCG released its annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (ME) report. This report aims to provide relevant information about best practices to secure their critical systems based on USCG findings.

Edward X. McNamara, President & CEO of Armada Risk Partners, a Cleveland-based insurance broker, notes that, in the post-covid era, the insurance industry is more complex and risk averse than ever. Armada insures ports worldwide from an increasing number of risks such as extreme weather, ship collisions with port infrastructure and cyber attack.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023 reveals that uncertainty over fuel availability and infrastructure puts at risk ambitions to meet decarbonization targets, reinforcing the need for a clear plan of action to mitigate risk.

Port of Halifax and the ports of Montreal and Quebec were all hit by cyber attacks this week which are being investigated.

This week, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) released a statement to welcome the updated EU Maritime Security Strategy and its Action Plan.