Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hack
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a cyberattack on a large South Korean-managed oil tanker headed for Galveston, Texas, last month.
BroCoTec, a Houston-based cybersecurity firm, is warning US vessel operators to prepare for new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations that took effect July 16, 2025. The regulations establish requirements for covered U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities. BroCoTec CEO Nat Kemberling cautioned that non-compliance could result in penalties of up to $43,527, or even the refusal or revocation of vessel clearance.
He emphasized the importance of proper planning and execution of the compliance process, as it can involve significant work that may take weeks or months to complete.
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