The clock is ticking for USCG maritime cybersecurity compliance. In May 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity rule will take effect, the first of its kind to mandate cybersecurity readiness for both vessels and port
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Maritime Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation: Modernizing Vessel & Port Defenses
The need for maritime cybersecurity risk mitigation has never been more urgent. In just the past few months, the maritime industry has seen a spike in targeted cyber incidents — from ransomware attacks disrupting port logistics
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Port Congestion Supply Chain Risk: What Operators Must Do
In October 2025, operators worldwide are facing mounting port congestion supply chain risk as unexpected disruptions at key hubs ripple through the global maritime network. For example, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges—a critical node in Europe’s fuel
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Why Rising LNG Demand as a Maritime Fuel Demands Strategic Action
Recently LNG demand maritime fuel adoption surged to the forefront of industry headlines. A Reuters analysis on October 2 reported that global demand for LNG as a marine fuel is expected to at least double by
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Maritime Ransomware Surge Threatens Ports & Vessels
Ransomware Hits the High Seas The maritime sector is facing an alarming spike in ransomware attacks. In Q1 2025 alone, industrial ransomware surged—with transportation, including maritime, hit hardest—putting ports and vessels at crippling risk. The Threat: Targeted
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How AI-Powered Spoofing Is Targeting Maritime OT Systems
New Wave of Maritime Threats: AI-Driven GPS Spoofing and OT Intrusions AI is transforming the maritime cyber threat landscape. From advanced GPS spoofing to highly targeted Operational Technology (OT) intrusions, attackers are escalating their tactics—and maritime
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New Coast Guard Rule Forces Maritime Cyber Upgrades
Cybersecurity Compliance Isn’t Optional Anymore for Maritime On July 16, 2025, a sweeping new U.S. Coast Guard rule takes effect—one that forces every maritime facility and vessel operator to take cybersecurity seriously or risk fines, delays,
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Outdated Software Crashed Ship Systems at Sea
When cargo ships go dark in the middle of the sea, it’s not always due to a cyberattack—sometimes it’s outdated software that triggers disaster. At the recent Maritime Cybersecurity Summit, we highlighted the critical importance of
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Cybersecurity Risks in Maritime Communications Systems Are Growing—Here’s How to Stay Protected
Modern vessels are more connected than ever before—and with that connectivity comes unprecedented cybersecurity risk. Satellite communications, GPS, AIS, and ECDIS systems now operate in tightly integrated environments powered by IoT and OT technologies. But with
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Common Cyber Vulnerabilities on Existing and Newer Ships
The maritime industry continues to evolve, but many ships—especially older fleets—still rely on legacy technologies that expose them to significant cybersecurity risks. Even some newly built ships aren't immune, particularly when cost constraints or third-party integrations
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