USCG Clarifies Maritime Cybersecurity Rules: NVIC 02-26
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) No. 02-26, titled Cybersecurity Regulations Implementation Guidance for Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulated Entities. The document provides detailed guidance for …
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UNCW Conference Brought Together Maritime Cybersecurity Experts
The 8th Annual UNCW Cybersecurity Conference brought together experts from government, industry, and academia on October 8–9, 2026, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), with a dedicated Maritime Cybersecurity Track addressing emerging cyber …
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USCG Releases Guidance on Cybersecurity Assessment Process
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) published Policy Letter 01-26 on 02 June 2026, providing detailed guidance on the scoping and execution of Cybersecurity Assessments (CSAs) required under the recently introduced maritime cybersecurity regulations in …
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GAO Report Warns of Cybersecurity Gaps in U.S. Maritime System
On February 11, 2025, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report stating that the U.S. Coast Guard needs to take additional measures to address cybersecurity risks in the Maritime Transportation System (MTS). The …
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U.S. Coast Guard Issues New Cybersecurity Regulations
On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard published a new final rule establishing baseline cybersecurity requirements to protect the Marine Transportation System (MTS) from cyber threats. The regulation applies to U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities, and …
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U.S. and the Philippines Collaborate to Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity
From 03 – 05 December 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the U.S. Embassy in Manila, conducted a comprehensive maritime cybersecurity tabletop exercise …
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