Category: Security policy

Maritime data cables and pipelines have repeatedly been the target of attacks. Interdisciplinary cooperation could significantly improve the security of critical underwater infrastructure. Increasing geopolitical uncertainty and repeated incidents, such as the recently reported espionage by Russian research vessels in European waters, have highlighted the vulnerability of critical underwater infrastructure. The threat to pipelines, offshore wind farms and especially communication cables is increasing. This is illustrated by the damage to the C-Lion1 cable between Finland and Germany and the BCS East-West Interlink, which connects Lithuania with the Swedish island of Gotland. These infrastructures are access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Weiterlesen