How Ships Fight Corrosion at Sea? Corrosion can be a major issue for any industry that works with metal, including the shipping industry. The harsh marine climate, with its high salt and moisture levels, makes the ships prone to corrosion. If left unattended, it can weaken the ship’s construction, raising safety issues and requiring expensive […]

Philippines, China Trade Blame After Vessels Collide in South China Sea BEIJING/MANILA, Aug 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines and China accused each other on Monday of ramming vessels and performing dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, the latest flare-up after the two nations agreed last month to try to manage disagreements at sea. China’s Coast Guard said in a statement a Philippine vessel which had ignored its repeated warnings […]

China Says Philippine Vessel ‘Deliberately Collided’ With Chinese Vessel BEIJING, Aug 19 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard said a Philippine vessel that had ignored its repeated warnings “deliberately collided” with a Chinese vessel in an “unprofessional and dangerous” manner in the disputed South China Sea, according to statements on Monday. A short video of the incident posted on China Coast Guard’s social media showed the collision […]

Cyber Security Characteristics of the Maritime Industry Cybersecurity is crucial due to its potential impact on personnel, vessels, the environment, companies, and cargo. It involves protecting IT platforms, operational technology (OT) platforms (including hardware and software that directly monitor/control physical equipment and processes, often on ships), and information/data from unauthorized access, manipulation, and destruction. Cyber […]