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APT Hackers Attacking Maritime and Shipping Industry to Launch Ransomware Attacks
Tushar Subhra Dutta - July 31, 2025 https://cybersecuritynews.com/apt-hackers-attacking-maritime-and-shippin...

The maritime industry, which facilitates approximately 90% of global trade, has emerged as a critical battleground for advanced persistent threat (APT) groups deploying sophisticated ransomware campaigns.

New bills seek to reignite Philippine shipbuilding, bring maritime jobs home
Liz Lagniton July 31, 2025 https://maritimefairtrade.org/new-bills-seek-to-reignite-philippine-ship...

Japanese Shipping Industry Plans Donation of New Training Vessel
Jul 21, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/japanese-shipping-industry-plans-...

Japan's shipping industry is exploring a new training ship in recognition o the importance of training new seafarers (JMETS)

How oil tanker disasters changed summer for a Russian resort city
Daria Dergacheva 27 July 2025 https://globalvoices.org/2025/07/27/how-oil-tanker-disasters-changed-sum...

For now, the coastline is deserted

China converts cargo ship into giant fish farm as food security push gets creative
Carol Yangin Beijing 22 Jul 2025 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3319136/china-convert...

South Korea to invest $150bn in US shipbuilding
Sam Chambers July 31, 2025 https://splash247.com/south-korea-to-invest-150bn-in-us-shipbuilding/

South Korea has agreed to invest $150bn into a dedicated US shipbuilding revitalisation fund, as part of a $350bn bilateral trade agreement signed Wednesday in Washington.

Caribbean Island of St. Maarten Warns of Flag and Seafarer Document Fraud
Jul 31, 2025 https://maritime-executive.com/article/caribbean-island-of-st-maarten-wa...

Houthis parade missing crew of Eternity C cargo ship after sinking it in Red Sea
29 July 2025 https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/middleeast/houthis-parade-missing-crew-of...

Houthi publish interviews with 'rescued' Eternity C seafarers
Gary Howard July 28, 2025 https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/security/houthi-publish-interviews-wit...

Yemeni rebel group claim 11 seafarers were rescued in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Greek bulk carrier.