FBI and Homeland Security to investigate cyber attack demanding bitcoin at Port of San Diego

From NBC San Diego:

The Port of San Diego was a victim of a ransomware attack and is partnering with the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the matter, Port CEO Randa Coniglio said in a statement released Thursday.

Hackers breached the Port’s information technology systems on Tuesday and demanded payment in Bitcoin, the agency said, though the amount was not disclosed.
Ransomware works by encrypting a user’s data and holding the decryption key until the ransom is paid.

It...

http://www.longshoreshippingnews.com/2018/09/fbi-and-homeland-security-to-investigate-cyber-attack-demanding-bitcoin-at-port-of-san-diego/

Indian Ports Association selects Tech Mahindra to manage major ports

Indian Ports Association (IPA) has selected Tech Mahindra as a managed service provider for five major ports at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Deendayal Port and Paradip Port Trust.

The initiative is expected to support smooth business operations through digital transformation and build an advanced port infrastructure in India.

It also aims to integrate the country’s maritime sector, as well as further accelerate the growth and development of major public sector ports throughout the country.

Among...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/indian-ports-tech-mahindra-five-major-ports/

中远海运查询 中远海运散运与中铝香港公司签署运输合同

9月29日,中远海运散运与中国铝业香港有限公司在北京签署几内亚铝土矿运输合同。中远海运集团党组书记、董事长许立荣,副总经理黄小文,总经理助理韩骏,中铝集团党组书记、董事长葛红林,总经理余德辉,副总经理卢东亮,中铝股份副总裁朱润洲等领导出席签约仪式。

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Oldendorff Carriers to install Datum’s shaft power torque meters

Oldendorff Carriers has awarded a contract to the UK’s Datum Electronics to supply shaft power torque meters to optimise its ship performance monitoring systems.

As part of the contract, Datum Electronics will deliver and install its Datum Shaft Power Meter systems, which will be integrated with Oldendorff’s existing ship performance monitoring systems.

Installation of the shaft power torque meters is set to allow Oldendorff to support its strategy of reducing fuel consumption and emissions from...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/oldendorff-datum-shaft-power-torque-meters/

ABB to equip superyacht to boost sustainability and efficiency

Switzerland-based technology group ABB has been selected to deliver electric, digital and connected solutions for the new Project 790 superyacht built at the Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany.

The ABB solutions are expected to help the superyacht to meet the International Maritime Organization’s new ‘Tier III’ regulations.

Scheduled to be fully enforced by 2021, the regulations seek to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from the superyacht sector by 70% compared to current limits.

Nobiskrug’s...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/abb-project-790-superyacht/

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