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August 26
 
 
Ransomware Attack on World's Largest Cruise Line — Time to Become Part of our “Zero Trust/No Cost” Pilot
Carnival Corp says it suffered a ransomware attack on Saturday, August 15, and that hackers stole some of its data in a story released by ZDNet (https://www.zdnet.com/article/worlds-largest-cruise-line-operator-discloses-ransomware-attack/#ftag=RSSbaffb68)

The largest cruise line operator in the world, with more than 150,000 employees and a fleet of 600 ships, was attacked. This underlines the threat that we have spoken about at the NMLEA, through White Papers like “No Safe Harbors” and Webinars of the same name, and why we recognized the importance of Zero-Trust Networks and Proactive Cyber Risk Management with proven STAR products.

It is also why we are hosting a pilot program in select ports across the country, at no cost to the participants, to prove how zero trust networks can be easily and quickly installed, and how they can make an impact on our Nation’s maritime security seascape. If you’re a port authority, a shipping company, a cruise line, a terminal operator or any organization working in and around a port, you could be a part of this pilot in as small or large of a test implementation as you would like. Contact us today at cyber@nmlea.org, as the timeline on the pilot program will be ending shortly.
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Coast Guard R&D Center & Coast Guard Auxiliary Stand Up Unit to Support Research, Experimentation and Public Affairs
NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Coast Guard Auxiliary is scheduled to stand up its first unit dedicated to supporting the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC) at 11 a.m. Aug. 26 at the RDC. Rear Adm. Tom Allan, commander of the First Coast Guard District, and Commodore William Bowen of Coast Guard Auxiliary District One (Southern Region) will preside.

The new Auxiliary unit will support the RDC mission by coordinating requests for assets and skills in three focus areas: subject matter expertise, field research activities and public affairs. The new Auxiliary unit coordinator, Bruce Buckley, will develop a skills bank that matches Coast Guard research priorities to Auxiliary skill sets across the nation. The unit is expected to become a major force multiplier for Coast Guard research.

The RDC has been executing Coast Guard research priorities in southeastern Connecticut since 1972. RDC reduces the risk and raises the value of introducing new technology into the Coast Guard by evaluating how it can be applied to Coast Guard missions. Its small research staff of military and civilian scientists and engineers has been partnering with operational commanders and research partners to facilitate these evaluations. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a long history of supporting large-scale field testing, through voluntary dedication of their time and personal assets, to improve the performance of Coast Guard aviation and surface assets.

In the last few years the Auxiliary has become a key RDC partner in the execution of an array of diverse research projects:

  • Worked side-by-side with RDC in field-testing alternatives to pyrotechnic signaling devices that resulted in a new hand-held electronic Visual Distress Signaling Device standard
  • Helped with public prize competition challenges that included serving as technical judges and providing test assets to evaluate person-in-the-water detection technologies
  • Assisted RDC personnel with constructing a ground control station in Fairbanks, AK, for a Department of Homeland Security-sponsored project on CubeSats
  • Created a documentary of large-scale oil burn research on Little Sand Island in Mobile Bay, Alabama
The RDC will host an outdoor exhibit including an unmanned response boat and other technology to highlight its autonomous technology research in conjunction with the unit stand-up.
 
 
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US continues to crack down on maritime pollution crimes despite COVID-19
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Boating Program reminds public to be safe on the water
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Coast Guard repatriates 20 migrants to Cuba
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The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 20 Cuban migrants after law enforcement teams stopped two illegal voyages off the Florida Keys, the Coast Guard 7th District said in an Aug. 22 release. Coast Guard Station Islamorada and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operation teams interdicted a 27-foot cabin cruiser after a CBP aircraft spotted the boat about 19 miles south of Long Key.
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Inside Marine 19: How officials respond to water emergencies
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Living on the largest body of fresh water in the world comes with its fair share of advantages. And, before the turn of the season, many are making the most of Lake Superior. But, as the air grows colder and the sun fades away, the waters can be especially dangerous — leading to emergencies. This is why officials are cautioning the public to be safe as they soak up the last of the summer sun.
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What are the statutes of limitations for boating accidents?
South Florida Reporter
The location of your accident will ultimately determine how long you have to file a claim. Boating, personal watercraft, and/or ship accidents normally fall under the Federal Maritime Law entitled the Admiralty Law. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in the year 2019, there were 961,266 registered water vessels with 65 fatalities and 453 injuries.
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