International Maritime Security Associates

02/09/2024

Why Conflict In Middle East Is Complicating India’s Maritime Security – Analysis

India's core maritime security objective, focused on deterring conflict and coercion at sea, faces significant complications due to evolving regional security dynamics.

The conflict in West Asia, particularly Israel's war in Gaza, has spilled into the Arabian Sea, impacting freedom of navigation and presenting strategic risks to India's maritime security.

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06/27/2022

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Following our merger with Dryad Global we will be using Channel 16 - Dryad Global as our main page.

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06/16/2022

We are back in full time production of our weekly VLOGS under our new company Dryad Global. We have some exciting changes coming. Make sure you tune in, like, and subscribe to our YouTube channel and other social media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka3RbGHirkQ&list=PLqeGXBuf0cdwccWIYuvSHfZjCllN3dWQz

06/08/2022

We are excited to be bringing these two great teams together to better serve our clients.

06/17/2021

Port State Control Enforcement of Cybersecurity Regulations. PSC organizations are starting enforcement of cybersecurity regulations in the United States and around the world. Is your vessel prepared?
Link for Bimco Book: https://www.bluewaterweb.com/index.php/cyber-security-workbook-onboard-ship-use-2nd-2021.html
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05/25/2021

Maritime Cybersecurity Attacks will affect most vessels and businesses at some point. Reach out to the experts here at IMSA for help with IMO 2021 compliance and cybersecurity protection.
https://imsa.global/blog/2021/05/25/maritime-cybersecurity-attacks/

A week does not go by that we do not hear about some type of maritime cybersecurity attacks on vessels, marine facilities and companies.

04/01/2021

When will the major cruise lines start cruising? We attempt to answer that question this week on our maritime VLOG. There are currently a number of regulatory hurdles for cruise lines to start cruising in the U.S., however they have started cruising in other parts of the world.

02/04/2021

This week on VLOG episode 132 we review a great resource specific for crew members. This reference book is the best we've found for crew to use when it comes to cybersecurity compliance.
To buy this book contact Bluewater Books & Charts:
+1 954-763-6533
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Contact IMSA:
[email protected]
+1 234 312 4855
Link to a recent article on cybersecurity compliance for business:
https://arms.imsa.global/cybersecurity-requirements/

02/03/2021

IMSA CEO Corey D. Ranslem and a great group of panelists will be speaking about online this Thursday, 4 February, at 10:00 a.m. EST, for a virtual International Superyacht Society event on cyber security. Even though this is a virtual event, you will still have the chance to connect and network with industry professionals worldwide, during our interactive Social Lounge from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 am EST. Register for the event here:

𝕊𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕥𝕖 for our virtual event on Airmeet to discuss cyber security!

02/02/2021

IMSA CEO Corey D. Ranslem will be speaking on the Bluewater Crew & Training panel discussion next Tuesday, February 9th. Make sure you register for this informative event:
https://www.bluewateryachting.com/_uploads/intranet/training/documents/repository/cyber-security_20210202094959.pdf

01/29/2021

IMSA CEO Corey D. Ranslem will be interviewed live tonight on Boat Show TV about personal cyber security protection. Join the live event here:
https://seattleboatshow.com/activity/boat-show-tv/

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