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Vivit Africa LNG cyberattack and diversion

Overview

The Vivit Africa LNG, a tanker transporting liquefied natural gas from the United States to Italy, was diverted to Algeciras, Spain, following a suspected cyberattack. While sailing through the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, the vessel experienced internal control system failures.

Initial reports from the Italian Coast Guard characterized the event as a “malfunction in the systems used to monitor cargo parameters.” However, crew reports shared with the Korean Register indicated that attackers allegedly gained temporary control of internal systems. These compromises specifically targeted steam pressure, safety valves, and tank pressure controls while the ship was passing through the Strait of Gibraltar and navigating the Adriatic.

The malfunctions prevented the vessel from discharging its cargo near Rovigo, Italy, forcing it to reverse course toward Spain. The incident has raised concerns regarding cybersecurity risks to maritime digital systems and vessel safety.

Entities

Vivit Africa LNG · Vitol Group · Korean Register · Claroty · Vitol

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Vivit Africa LNG diverted to Spain following suspected cyberattack

    The Vivit Africa LNG tanker was diverted to Spain after a suspected cyberattack compromised its internal pressure and safety valve systems during a voyage from the US to Italy.

  2. 11 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Vivit Africa LNG tanker diverts after suspected cyberattack

    An LNG tanker carrying US gas to Italy diverted its course after a systems failure that the crew suspects was a cyberattack. Investigations into the malfunction are currently ongoing.

Sources

claimsjournal.com · cybersecitalia.it · europesays.com · insurancejournal.com · lineaedp.it · theNEXTweb.com