Cyberattack on US Tug Boat, Expert Tips To Fight It
The recent attack on a US tugboat highlights the increase of cyberattacks in the maritime sector.
Cyberattacks such as phishing emails are becoming more sophisticated in the way they pose as legitimate sources.
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[Podcast] The Myth of Opposition To the Covid 19 Vaccine
Opposition to vaccines is almost as old as vaccines themselves.
Opposition to vaccines is a broad spectrum, from nervous parents to extreme conspiracy theorists.
Voices against vaccines are louder today than ever before,...
Shipping Giant Owns Up $253K for Violating Anti-Pollution Laws
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has paid $253,300 in penalties to the CARB for violating the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Regulation.
CARB said the violations were discovered during routine audits of the...
Annual Texas Clay Shoot 2020
The Propeller Club of Houston invites all to the 2020 Annual Texas Clay Shoot.
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2020
Venue: American Shooting Center, 16500 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082
Lewis Class Scoring / 100 Clays / Ammo...
‘Unmanned Vessels’ To Take Over Shipping Sector By 2025
Project with NTT and Nippon Yusen on board eyes 2021 test for remote navigation.
The Nippon Foundation aims to have unmanned vessels account for 50% of domestic shipping by 2040.
The remote-control technology...
Ningbo Containerised Freight Index
Baltic Exchange publishes the weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange.
The index is reported every Friday (except Chinese holidays) at 1600 (Beijing).
Weekly composite index covering 20ft, 40ft and Hi Cube...
Automated Mooring Systems The New Future of The Shipping Industry
Ports to optimize operational efficiency by employing automated mooring systems.
Infragravity waves can cause decoupling, triggering damaging unplanned downtime of ships.
Automated mooring technology is allowing the shipping industry to better maximize berth...
Hempel Launches ROV Powered Underground Hull Inspection
Hempel launched an underwater Hull Inspection service using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
This will provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage.
ROV inspections in combination with SHAPE...
Cruise Giant To Lay Off More Than 100 Crew Members
Carnival Corp.’s (CCL) Carnival Cruise Line said that it’s cutting more than 100 ship officers as it retires 18 ships across its brands.
The decision comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, because of which...
Weekly Bulk Report – Week 38, 2020
The Baltic Briefing has released a report about the dry bulk market for the 38th week of shipping activities of this year. The report dated 18th September highlights the plight of the dry bulk...