Shipping industry faces risks from cybercrime and mega-ship salvage
by Pamela Duncan from on (#17RV9)
Safety and shipping review identifies developments that will be causing sector headaches for years to come
Piracy, cybercrime and the potential salvage challenges posed by "mega ships" are listed among risks facing the shipping industry in an Allianz report on safety in the sector.
The 2016 Safety and Shipping review points to the potential risk of pirates using cybercrime to target vessels and warns that the industry needs to protect itself against this threat.