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The Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Rule Takes Effect

Husch Blackwell LLP on 7/31/2025

Key point: The US Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity rule will transform the security standards and reporting requirements for vessels and marine facilities nationwide over the next three years. On July 16, 2025, the US Coast...more

Maritime Outlook: 5 U.S. Maritime Issues to Watch in 2024

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/12/2024

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – William Arthur Ward The U.S. maritime industry is much like a great ship: It is subject to unforeseen forces, and it...more

Maritime Legislative Update

Blank Rome LLP on 12/9/2020

The end of 2020 has seen significant developments in legislation with implications for the maritime industry as we move from the Trump administration to the new Biden administration. This article provides an update on the...more

Another Blockchain Supply Chain Shipping Consortium Files for Federal Antitrust Exemption

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law on 6/4/2020

In late May, the Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a consortium of ocean carriers and terminal operators, filed a petition with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to obtain an antitrust exemption under the U.S....more

After Four Years and Numerous Comments, Coast Guard Issues Formal Cybersecurity Guidance for Marine Facilities

Baker Donelson on 3/27/2020

In the midst of the chaos generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 20, 2020, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) released an important Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC 20-01) concerning “Guidelines for...more

Africa Focus: Spring 2019 - Sustainability in Africa's maritime industry

White & Case LLP on 3/22/2019

Africa has an opportunity to lead on environmental and social global best practices - Some of the most important global sea lanes pass the continent of Africa. Major routes navigate the Cape of Good Hope between the Atlantic...more

Maritime Cybersecurity Regulation on the Horizon

King & Spalding on 1/17/2017

Over the past year, various institutions and organizations—both domestic and international—have shown an interest in moving the increasingly prevalent cybersecurity conversation offshore. Domestically, both Congress and...more

Global Cybersecurity Threats to the Maritime Sector

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/10/2017

Cybersecurity risks to the nation's critical infrastructure (CI) – defined as 16 CI sectors, including transportation and maritime – continue to grow exponentially. The incoming Trump Administration has made it clear that...more

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