Dutch university launches maritime cyber attacks database: NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands launched the Maritime Cyber Attack Database (MCAD) to document incidents affecting the maritime sector, Seatrade Maritime reports. The database encompasses incidents affecting ports and maritime facilities, as well as ships. It aims to raise cybersecurity awareness in the industry, aid further research, and develop simulations that are relevant and accurate in a bid to help the Global Maritime Transportation System counter the growing number and severity of cyber threats threats it faces, according to Peter Mulder, the director of the ICT & Creative Technologies academy at NHL Stenden.

South Africa takes big step towards privatizing ports: Manila-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has been selected for a joint venture with South Africa’s state run Transnet to operate and develop Durban Container Terminal Pier 2, which handles 46% of the country’s total port traffic, Bloomberg reports. The move represents a step by South Africa to privatize its ports with the goal of attaining higher efficiency.

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