Intellian has received approval for its v240MT 2, v240M 2, v240M and v150NX antennas from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency, ANATEL.

The fourth edition of the industry cyber risk management guidelines, Guidelines on Cybersecurity Onboard Ships is now available and lays the foundation for further improvements and refinement of companies’ cyber security risk assessments.

Iridium Communications has announced commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar, a secure and maintenance-free solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device.

President Trump has unveiled the “National Maritime Cybersecurity Plan,” which sets forth how the United States government will defend the American economy through enhanced cybersecurity coordination, policies and practices. The Plan is aimed at mitigating risks to the maritime sub-sector, promoting prosperity through information and intelligence sharing, and preserving and increasing the nation’s cyber workforce.

Norwegian-based scale-up Yxney Maritime has become the latest company to receive certification from Inmarsat to provide a dedicated application for Inmarsat’s Fleet Data service.

The Schulte Group has announced the acquisition of Rescompany Systems (Resco), a provider of advanced hospitality software solutions to the cruise industry.

The Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) has adopted Kongsberg Digital’s new K-Sim eLearning solution and commissioned installation of a K-Sim Safety firefighting simulator at its premises in the Philippines.

Bureau Veritas (BV), 3D Metal Forge (3DMF) and PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) have been awarded co-funding for their joint industry project (JIP) on additive manufacturing for the maritime sector.

tpgroup’s patent pending autonomous navigation system, Northstar, has completed its sea trials programme, demonstrating that it can safely navigate unmanned vessels in real-time and in a real-life environment - without human intervention.

With new International Maritime Organization requirements on cyber risk management imminent, Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) senior associate Richard Murray and IEIT Cyberlogic conclude that making ships truly cyber secure involves a marathon not a sprint.