It’s full steam ahead for cyber crime unless the shipping industry and the authorities can keep it in check The steady and continuing increase in cyber piracy and the large…
High net worth individuals are becoming increasingly concerned about being bugged on their superyachts, according to a leading expert. Matt Horan, security director of C3IA Solutions, said his teams of…
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 33 points earlier on today and now stands at 1,395; Geopolitics still messy and IBIA’s Annual Convention makes waves. John Faraclas’ daily briefing: The …
‘Corruption in shipping has always been there, so there’s nothing we can do. I do not think that is enough any more’ Facilitation payments, made in order to “oil the…
In this week’s Bulletin: 1. Regulation and legislation UK: The end of Solvency II? Treasury Committee launches inquiry into the Directive 2. Court cases and arbitration England & Wales: Unreasonable…
KVH-hosted session points to wide range of human and technical issues responsible for a variety of vulnerabilities MIDDLETOWN, RI – March 22, 2016 – KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), hosted maritime…
KEEP THE ‘MINCE PIES’ PEELED THIS HOLIDAY* The staff slowdown in the run up to the festive season could leave companies vulnerable to a cyber-attack, according to ESC Global Security.…
Following the meeting of EU Foreign and Interior Ministers in Luxembourg yesterday (20 April) the European and global shipping industries have welcomed the increased attention that all EU Member States…
One coastal tanker hijacked every two weeks in South East Asia London and Kuala Lumpur, 21 April 2015 – A small coastal tanker is hijacked by pirates in South East…
Stephen Askins, a leading expert on piracy and terrorism issues, is joining the specialist maritime law firm Tatham Macinnes LLP from Ince & Co LLP as a partner in its…
26/03/2015 A regional workshop organized by IMO, in cooperation with the Government of Angola, is being held in Luanda, Angola (24-27 March), to discuss the implementation of the Code of Conduct…
In the early hours of this morning the Hellenic Coast Guard / Harbour Corps of Greece in Crete, following an air, sea and land combined operation directed by the regional…
Rarely on a Saturday does an event attract the interest of so many as this one did earlier today at the Old Theatre, Old Building, of the London School of…
The “BRILLANTE VIRTUOSO” SUEZ FORTUNE INVESTMENTS LTD and PIRAEUS BANK SA v TALBOT UNDERWRITING LTD and others On 5th-6th July 2011, the vessel Brillante Virtuoso was taken by pirates off…
IMO is being warned of ‘scary’ potential of maritime cyber-attacks, says marine insurance expert, By James Brewer Cyber-security is set to come under the microscope at the International Maritime Organization…
IUMI warns on sanctions as the blacklist grows, By James Brewer in Hong Kong The International Union of Marine Insurance is calling on insurers and reinsurers to ensure they apply…
Chinese port scandal set to impact global insurance market, IUMI cargo chief warns, By James Brewer in Hong Kong Global cargo insurance markets could face substantial claims arising from a…
The International Underwriting Association has backed a new government project to promote better management of cyber risk. The Cyber Essentials scheme defines basic cyber security standards and offers a certification…
Maritime Fraud and Piracy coupled with Terrorism and Safety at Sea including the Environment are the most important issues in today’s shipping world! This Lloyd’s List/informa book by Paul Todd*…
Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Singapore, all ports – Cancellation of two bunker suppliers’ licences DATE: January 19, 2014…
Transparency legislation In accordance with the Law of 2 May 2007 relating to the disclosure of important shareholdings in listed companies, Euronav NV announces that it received the following notifications…
New Trends in Piercing the Corporate Veil… – (The conservative versus the liberal approaches) Salomon v A Salomon established a century-old principle of the separate juristic personality of a corporation…
White List déjà vu, By Andrew Guest It’s over a decade since a global federation of transport unions showed how easy it was to obtain a Panamanian certificate of competency. …
QuinSec launched last night on board HQS Wellington, a sophisticated technology and intelligence package. The new system significantly reduces risks for personnel or the public as it helps first…
Cargo Security International is a unique source of intelligence covering all modes of transportation – air, rail, road and maritime – always with a sharp focus on security. The magazine…