Gulf of Guinea Records Highest Ever Number of Crew Kidnapped in 2020, According to IMB’s Annual Piracy Report

January 13, 2021

The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s annual piracy report recorded an increase of piracy and armed robbery incidents in 2020. In 2020, IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) received 195 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships worldwide, in comparison to 162 in 2019. The incidents included three hijacked vessels, 11 vessels … More Gulf of Guinea Records Highest Ever Number of Crew Kidnapped in 2020, According to IMB’s Annual Piracy Report

Illegal Migrants Intercepted on a Cargo Ship at Klaipeda Port

January 7, 2021

A cargo ship carrying two illegal migrants, possibly Algerian citizens, arrived at Klaipeda port, Lithuania. At the end of the inspection, officers of the Pagėgiai team of the SBGS Special Purpose Division ensured that the migrants did not disembark from the ship. This ship with the Maltese flag had arrived from the Russian port of … More Illegal Migrants Intercepted on a Cargo Ship at Klaipeda Port

US Partnering with Cyprus on a Training Centre for Border and Port Security, known as CYCLOPS

January 7, 2021

This $5 million training facility donated by the United States will be owned and operated by the Republic of Cyprus and will allow international partners to train in a dedicated facility with cutting edge equipment. Here, experts from the region will receive state of the art instruction in border security, customs and export controls, port … More US Partnering with Cyprus on a Training Centre for Border and Port Security, known as CYCLOPS

IBM Security Announce a New Agreement with the Port of Los Angeles to Design and Operate a Port Cyber Resilience Center (CRC)

January 6, 2021

This multiyear agreement is aimed at improving the Port’s cybersecurity readiness as well as enhancing threat sharing and collaboration within its supply chain ecosystem. IBM will leverage its leadership in cloud security and automation to deliver technology and expertise that can help Port stakeholders detect and protect against malicious cyber incidents, in a first-of-its-kind initiative … More IBM Security Announce a New Agreement with the Port of Los Angeles to Design and Operate a Port Cyber Resilience Center (CRC)

Ongoing Incident – Vessel Detained – Strait Of Hormuz

January 5, 2021

Experts in maritime risk and global security, Dryad Global report that the South Korean flagged Chemical Tanker HANKUK CHEMI is confirmed to have been detained by Iranian forces in the Straits of Hormuz while inbound to Fujairah.  The HANKUK CHEMI diverted her course northwards into Iranian Territorial Waters (ITW) while inbound to Fujairah from Al … More Ongoing Incident – Vessel Detained – Strait Of Hormuz

Border Security Report Webinar: Maritime Domain Awareness: Implications for National, Economic, Border, and Environmental Security

December 15, 2020

Wednesday 16th December 20209am EST / 2pm UK / 3pm CET REGISTER TODAYBorder Security Report The maritime environment is inherently complex. It involves diverse stakeholders, vessels of every shape, size, and purpose, industries that depend on the sea and its resources, port operators, customs officials, border police, immigration agents, environmental specialists, and countless others who … More Border Security Report Webinar: Maritime Domain Awareness: Implications for National, Economic, Border, and Environmental Security

NATO Trains With Israel In Eastern Mediterranean

December 11, 2020

The Greek-led task group for the current NATO Operation Sea Guardian focused security patrol, conducted training with the Israeli Navy in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This is the third iteration of Crystal Sea, a cooperation designed to develop maritime medical support around the Mediterranean Sea for Operation Sea Guardian to ensure that any health issue … More NATO Trains With Israel In Eastern Mediterranean

Security Council Renews Authorization for International Naval Forces Fighting Piracy Off Somali Coast, Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2554 (2020)

December 7, 2020

The Security Council today renewed for an additional 12 months its authorization for States and regional organizations cooperating with Somalia to use all necessary means to fight piracy off the coast of the East African country, with voting results announced virtually in accordance with the temporary silence procedure* adopted for the COVID-19 pandemic. Unanimously adopting resolution 2554 (2020), the Council … More Security Council Renews Authorization for International Naval Forces Fighting Piracy Off Somali Coast, Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2554 (2020)

MARSS Demonstrates Its Industry-Leading Status By Securing New Global Patent For Innovative Man-Overboard Safety and Support System

November 27, 2020

MARSS Group has officially enhanced its innovative MOBtronic man overboard (MOB) system by securing a new patent covering the processing of data. Specifically, the IP focuses on how data confirms whether or not there has been a MOB incident. The move follows US-specific legislation requiring technology to quickly detect and alert crews to potential incidents … More MARSS Demonstrates Its Industry-Leading Status By Securing New Global Patent For Innovative Man-Overboard Safety and Support System

NATO Operation Sea Guardian Focused Patrols Sail The Eastern Mediterranean

November 25, 2020

SOUDA BAY, Greece – The sixth focused patrol of NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) in 2020 has commenced, with Hellenic Navy vessel Spetsai as its flagship. Operation Sea Guardian (OSG) is a year-round, proactive and forward-looking 360 commitment: by up-keeping deterrence on terrorism and transnational illegal activities. This is the final for 2020 OSG Focused … More NATO Operation Sea Guardian Focused Patrols Sail The Eastern Mediterranean