Security

The US Navy has procured a compact, battery powered ROV system for underwater bomb disposal activities and other duties.

The maritime sector is being targeted by highly motivated cyber criminals and the shipping industry should be on the highest alert for a cyber-attack, Naval Dome CEO Itai Sela has warned.

A 4G/LTE mobile camera including 2.43 megapixel resolution and night vision IR Led with a 10m range has been launched for commercial surveillance applications.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is working with the Seychelles Government to help tackle piracy in the Indian Ocean by delivering training to support maritime security and safety of navigation.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)’s MLA College, together with the University of Sunderland and Stapleton International, has developed an online Maritime Cyber Risk Awareness Course to help address…

L3 ASV has delivered a long-endurance autonomous vessel for military data gathering trials to the UK’s Royal Navy.

Limitations for small maritime vehicle autonomy are being set by human trust rather than technology development, a technology specialist has said.

Aquabotix has launched three new products to its existing SwarmDiver range of swarm- capable autonomous underwater vehicles.

According to Duygu Dogan, Senior Associate at Kilinç Law & Consulting, an Istanbul-based corporate and commercial law firm, Turkey’s maritime sector is particularly vulnerable to future attacks.

Aquabotix will demonstrate its technology at the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) 2019 event to enable the US Navy to observe the future of naval technology in action.

Classification society ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have partnered to jointly develop and deliver a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry to further ensure the safety of vessels.

Teledyne Gavia has announced the recent delivery to an undisclosed military customer of a Sonar Transponder Module (STM) for ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) training.

Oil industry forum OCIMF has released a new information paper that recommends a layered defence methodology for hardening vessels to help prevent unauthorised boarding.

Danish composite boatbuilder Tuco Marine Group has announced a collaboration with Canada’s Defence Unlimited International to provide its ProZero Series boats to Defence markets.

Possibly better known for its motorcycle accessories, Oxford Products has entered the marine market with a range of stainless steel padlocks and chains.