Marlink has secured Bureau Veritas (BV) type approval for the XChange NextGen edge platform, giving shipowners independent assurance that their onboard digital infrastructure is designed with long-term cyber resilience built-in. For shipowners, onboard technology is a long-term investment that can remain in service for years.
Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CYTUR Inc., a company specializing in maritime and vessel cybersecurity, on October 23 to jointly pursue maritime cyber insurance business initiatives. The agreement aims to provide an integrated service combining maritime cyber insurance capabilities with vessel cybersecurity technologies and to actively develop
A contract equipping US dredgers and support vessels with secure IT infrastructure has demonstrated the value of high-end network solutions – even as the maritime sector plays catch-up with modern cybersecurity realitiesToday’s ‘connected ship’ has access to more advanced technology and greater bandwidth than ever before.
Marlink, a provider of managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has entered into a partnership with TXOne Networks, a provider of cyber-physical systems and operational technology security, to strengthen cyber resilience across maritime and industrial operations.The partnership brings together Marlink's expertise in managed cybersecurity, connectivity
Saronic announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to construct Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels, executed as a firm fixed-price agreement under an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. This will be the first build at Port Alpha, Saronic’s next-generation shipyard in Brownsville, TX.
BroCoTec, a Houston-based maritime cyber security specialist, is urging US vessel operators to act now on new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations, warning they are a 'banana skin' for unprepared companies.The regulations establish cybersecurity requirements for covered U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities and Outer Continental Shelf facilities.
Equipment OEMs are securing their position in the data pipeline from ship to shore.Crews are becoming increasingly reliant on digital support as onboard systems become more complex and demands for emissions reduction more stringent. OEMs are choosing where they want to fit in the flow of sensor data coming out of ships and the provision of support and troubleshooting back in.
The future of shipbuilding and maritime competitiveness will be featured at the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026, hosted by the Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University. On June 2–3, 2026 at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology in Pasadena, Texas, leaders from industry and academia will examine the strategy, workforce, investment
The future of shipbuilding and maritime competitiveness will be featured at the Maritime Risk Symposium 2026, hosted by the Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University. On June 2–3 at LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy and Technology in Pasadena, Texas, leaders from industry and academia will examine the strategy, workforce, investment
The global maritime industry has long been the arterial system of the world economy, responsible for over 90% of global trade. For centuries, the primary dangers to a vessel were physical: crushing storms, mechanical failure, or the threat of piracy. However, as we move through 2026, the industry has reached a critical juncture.
Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has launched a new OT Security offering for maritime and land-based industries. Combining professional services and OT-native technology solutions, the offering helps organizations protect the safety, continuity and resilience of operational technology.
Marlink has released its Cyber Intelligence Report for Remote Operations 2026, highlighting how evolving cyber threats are increasing the risk of disruption across maritime, energy, enterprise and critical infrastructure sectors.The report reflects growing exposure to safety, operational, financial and reputational risk as digital dependency increases across remote environments.