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27 Nov

MarAd alert: Commercial ships attacked in Indian Ocean

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newssafety, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The Liberian-flagged tanker Central Park was boarded by unknown armed entities and subsequently released in the Gulf of Aden, 50 miles east of Djibouti, on Sunday. In addition, the Maltese-flagged containership CMA CGM Symi was reportedly attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the Indian Ocean on Friday. Exercise caution when transiting these areas and remain cognizant…

20 Nov

MarAd alert: Car carrier hijacked in Red Sea

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsSecurity, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The Bahamian-flagged M/V Galaxy Leader was hijacked approximately 50 miles west of Hodeida, Yemen in the Red Sea on Sunday. See UKMTO-IO 446 and subsequent warnings under "Recent Incidents" at www.ukmto.org. Exercise caution when transiting this area. U.S. commercial vessels operating in this area should review U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-011 (Threats to Commercial Vessels – Persian Gulf, Strait…

27 Oct

MarAd advisory: Hostilities in Eastern Mediterranean

Rich MillerMaritime NewsSecurity, shipping

The following advisory was issued Thursday by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd): (WASHINGTON) — In light of current tensions and hostilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, there is an increased risk to commercial vessels operating in the region. Vessels operating in the Eastern Mediterranean are advised to exercise caution; conduct a risk assessment; review security measures; review current NATO Shipping Center…

24 Oct

MarAd issues alert for commercial vessels in Red Sea

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newssafety, Security, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — There are reports that multiple drones and missiles were launched from Yemen into the Red Sea region on Oct. 19. Exercise caution when transiting this area. U.S. commercial vessels operating in this area should review U.S. Maritime Advisory 2023-011 (Threats to Commercial Vessels – Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab…

07 Sep

Port NOLA gets $947,000 FEMA grant to boost security

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsbrownwater, Ports, Security

(NEW ORLEANS) — The Port of New Orleans has been awarded $947,280 in Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the expansion and enhancement of emergency services for Port NOLA’s maritime and industrial operations. With this funding award, Port NOLA will invest in physical and technological upgrades to the port’s Emergency Operations Center, which…

04 Aug

Iran actions prompt plan to put Marines on merchant ships

Rich MillerMaritime NewsSecurity, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military is readying plans to deploy armed Marines and sailors aboard the commercial ships of interested private companies after a spate of vessel seizures by Iranian forces in the Middle East, The Washington Post and The Associated Press reported on Thursday. The effort has not received final approval, but it has buy-in from senior Biden administration…

25 Jul

MarAd enrolls nine ships in Tanker Security Program

Rich MillerMaritime NewsSecurity, shipping

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced on Tuesday that nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). TSP establishes a fleet of active, commercially viable, militarily useful, privately owned product tank vessels of the United States that will meet national defense and other security requirements and maintain a U.S. presence in international commercial shipping. The…

13 Jul

Icebreaker Healy departs for annual Arctic mission

Rich MillerMaritime NewsSecurity, U.S. Coast Guard

(SEATTLE) — The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy (WAGB 20) departed Seattle on Tuesday for a months-long Arctic deployment. The crew aboard Healy, a 420-foot icebreaker, will provide U.S. surface presence in the Arctic, conduct high latitude science and research missions, engage in exercises and professional exchanges with foreign partners, and conduct other operations as directed throughout the deployment. Healy’s…

28 Jun

Report details ongoing cyber-risks for marine operators

Rich MillerMaritime NewsLicensing and training, Security

(WASHINGTON) — Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has announced the release of the second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment report. The observations and findings in the report provide Coast Guard units and port partners with relevant information to identify and address cyber-risks. The Coast Guard has a strong tradition of collaborating with owners and operators in…

08 Jun

DNV warns of insufficient investment in cybersecurity

Rich MillerMaritime NewsSecurity

(OSLO, Norway) — New research published by DNV reveals that less than half (40 percent) of maritime professionals think their organization is investing enough in cybersecurity at a time when vessels and other critical infrastructure are becoming increasingly networked and connected to IT systems. While the maritime industry has focused on enhancing IT security over recent decades, the security of…