Security
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NewsSubsea sabotage – the hidden front of warfare
As militaries eye commercial subsea expertise, Peter Barker explores how oil, gas, wind and cable specialists manage undersea infrastructure risks amid conflict and accidental damage.
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NewsZeroUSV reveals shorter timeframe for larger vessel build
UK-based ZeroUSV is building an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) that it says proves it and other SMEs can deliver ultra long-distance, high payload autonomous vessels in months rather than years.
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NewsUK Parliament queries why UK shipyards snubbed for Dutch
Peter Barker looks into questions raised in the UK Parliament as to why a 24-vessel order from the UK MOD went to the Netherlands instead of the UK.
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NewsUnder attack: Tugs prime target of cyber criminals
With costs of $100,000 a day for a stranded ship, the growing threat of cyber hackers is a growing concern to industry, which needs to step up its defence, speakers at a session at last week’s Europort said.
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NewsNordics subsea cable attacks: Report calls for regional defence
Telecommunications firm Telenor says the Nordics need to come together to defend themselves against subsea cable attacks.
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NewsFincantieri launches subsea drone network amid security fears
Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri has launched an integrated and autonomous drone and underwater sensor system to protect critical subsea infrastructure.
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NewsPortsmouth leads subsea protection
The University of Portsmouth is leading a project worth over £0.75 million to protect and repair undersea infrastructure
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NewsFinnish shipbuilder wins 20-vessel Defence contract
Finnish shipbuilder Marine Alutech Oy Ab will supply the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) with 20 vessels to replace boats donated to Ukraine.
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NewsDenmark orders 32 coastal radars as global tensions rise
Denmark’s order of 32 coastal radars shows Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is shifting beyond safety as global tensions rise and shipping faces increasing risks.
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NewsBMT unveils modular uncrewed ship concept
BMT has unveiled a modular uncrewed ship concept that it says advances the evolution of medium and large uncrewed vessels for commercial and military purposes.
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NewsUK MOD signs contract for £850 million vessel replacement
Damen Shipyards has won a contract from vessel operator Serco for 24 new vessels to refresh the UK Royal Navy’s maritime services fleet.
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NewsVIDEO: Saildrone’s ‘Surveyor’ USV wins classification
Saildrone’s Surveyor class of Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) has been given full classification by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the first for a deep-sea unmanned platform, it says.
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NewsThree firms collaborate to tackle growing cyber threats
Three maritime firms have joined up to ramp up navigation and tracking tools in response to what they call ’an urgent need’ in high-risk maritime environments.
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NewsA powerful stand against automation job losses
Dockworkers are coming together to address automation practices they say prioritise corporate profit over humans
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NewsLloyd's Register to certify ROUVs in rapidly growing sector
Lloyd’s Register has become the first Certifying Authority to be authorised to certify remotely operated and unmanned vessels (ROUVs).
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NewsItalian Coast Guard to replace 40 vessels
The Italian Coast Guard has just awarded a public tender to the Piloda Shipyard for the gradual replacement of 40 of its vessels.
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NewsMaritime Law Focus: Compliance in data protection isn’t optional
From tracking vessels across vast oceans to managing international crews and engaging with a diverse customer base, commercial marine operations inherently involve handling significant amounts of personal data. Compliance with data protection laws isn’t optional, writes Ocean Legal’s Jennie Harris.
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NewsKongsberg answers defence call with US facility
Kongsberg Discovery will produce its HUGIN underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) in the US, the company says, because of burgeoning demand from the defence sector.
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NewsHigh-speed marine navigation gets an upgrade
An expanded partnership seeks to boost marine communication and navigation with high-speed satellite connectivity
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NewsRobotic surveillance vessel hits Kuwaiti waters
Marine tech firm Ocean Infinity has launched its cutting-edge NeedleFish Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV)
