More attacks ‘highly likely’ by Iran on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

The threat remains “highly likely” of more attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz according to the world’s largest war risk insurer, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association (DNK).

IContainers Warns Ocean Freight Industry ‘ill-prepared’ For Cyber Attacks

Online freight forwarding company iContainers has warned that the ocean freight and freight forwarding industries...

Boat Drivers Alert On Rising Cases Of Pirate Attacks

Stakeholders in Rivers State have continued to raise alarm over the rising cases of pirate attacks along...

Repelling terrorist attacks

Recent terrorist outrages using heavy goods vehicles as improvised weapons has generated concern among the general public, governments and law enforcement agencies. But ports, too, should be concerned as the sheer weight and size of these vehicles allows

Philippines – Attacks on Vessels in the Sulu Sea

The number of attacks on vessels in the Sulu and Celebes Sea have surged recently with a corresponding increase in the severity of the attacks.

Cyber attacks - coping with new threats to the maritime world

“From rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them where so ever they go” is an all-encompassing list of maritime hazards which is usefully encapsulated in the seafarers’ favourite hymn –“Eternal Father”. ...

Cyber attacks and megaships pose risk to falling ship losses: Allianz

The 75 reported losses reported in 2014 make it the safest year in shipping for a decade, but \"cyber risks\" and the ever-increasing size of box ships and...