New cybersecurity guidelines from ClassNK
CLASSNK has released guidelines outlining new regulatory requirements for cybersecurity on ships. The classification society’s Guidelines for Cyber resilience of on-board systems...
Employee data stolen in DP World cyberattack
DP WORLD has confirmed employee data was stolen in a recent cyberattack that shut down operations at four Australian terminals. DP World said some files were accessed by the...
Aussie company designs new ferry for Guadeloupe
AUSTRALIAN company Incat Crowther has designed a new passenger ferry to Guadeloupe-based operator CTM Deher. Incat Crowther designed the 36-metre ferry Miss Outre-Mer using its...
IMO and ILO hold first Work at Sea joint conference
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization held their first joint Conference on Work at Sea last week. The IMO and ILO met on 13 November at...
The DCN Weekly: Episode 74
IN THE news this past week, container terminal operator DP World was hit by a cyberattack. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZaT9gvajeDMRRAyDaFJJp?si=139e773098154b62 The company...
New initiative aims to improve SAR information sharing
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Rescue Federation has launched an initiative developed to improve maritime SAR operations. The IMRF #SaferSAR initiative, funded by Lloyd’s Register...
DP World terminals resume operations after cyberattack (updated)
OPERATIONS at DP World’s Australia terminals are resuming after its IT systems were shut down, crippling throughput at the terminals after a cyberattack on Friday. Landside...
Cyberattacks: the marine insurance perspective
By Maurice Lynch and Jason Symons, partners, Mills Oakley Australia is amid a tumultuous period of cyber upheaval. Last weekend, another large Australian business was exposed to a...
NYK develops system to tackle Scope 3 emissions
NYK Line and has announced plans to launch a system to help measure and visualise Scope 3 emissions. NYK and digital services company NTT DATA signed a GHG emissions visualisation...
Piracy reporting centre launches incident dashboard
THE ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has launched a dashboard for analysis of piracy and sea robbery incidents. The centre, formed under the the Regional Cooperation Agreement on...
WiseTech acquires Mexican customs software provider
ASX-listed logistics software developer WiseTech Global has acquired Sistemas Casa, a Mexican provider of customs and international trade software. Sistemas Casa offers a suite of...
Svitzer to install new simulator at Newcastle base
SVITZER Australia is installing a new simulator at its Port of Newcastle base under a contract with Norwegian technology company Kongsberg Digital. The simulator will support crew...
ARTC to upgrade communications for national rail network
THE AUSTRALIAN Rail Track Corporation has announced upgrades to its national train communications system (NTCS). ARTC plans to roll out 4G capability for all services across the...
MtS flags "deeply concerning" trend in seafarer happiness
THE WELLBEING and satisfaction of crewmembers appears to have dropped again according to the Seafarers Happiness Index, marking the longest sustained decline since the index was...
Container management platform to launch at Melbourne terminal
PATRICK Terminals and OneStop are launching container management platform OptiBook at Patrick’s Melbourne terminal. OptiBook is integrated with the OneStop Vehicle Booking System....
