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The recent grounding of the MSC Antonia near the Eliza Shoals off Jeddah on 10 May 2025 has brought into sharp focus the real-world consequences of cyber-physical attacks in the maritime sector – and particularly within the MENA region. Analysis by respected maritime intelligence firms such as Pole Star Global and Windward indicate that the vessel's navigational systems were likely compromised by GPS jamming, leading to incorrect positioning data and ultimately to the grounding incident.

This event underscores the growing cyber threat to vessel movement in the region – one with potential outcomes including groundings, collisions, and environmental harm. For MENA, where critical trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal are lifelines of global commerce, the implications are particularly serious. Regional security dynamics, increased reliance on digital systems, and proximity to cyber-capable nation-state actors elevate both the frequency and severity of these risks.

Despite this, in our work with marine clients across the Middle East and North Africa, we continue to observe a significant disconnect between emerging cyber threats and existing risk transfer arrangements. That gap must close before the next incident occurs.
Cyber-physical risk in the marine sector: a wake-up call from the MSC Antonia

Ontario introduces new leave entitlements for employees

Ontario is set to expand employee leave options with the introduction of two new types of leave. Beginning 19 June 2025, a new unpaid long-term illness leave will take effect, providing support for employees facing extended health challenges. Additionally, a new unpaid leave for employees on the placement of a child through adoption or surrogacy is on the horizon, with its implementation date yet to be announced.Ontario is set to expand employee leave options with the introduction of two new types of leave. Beginning 19 June 2025, a new unpaid long-term illness leave will take effect, providing support for employees facing extended health challenges. Additionally, a new unpaid leave for employees on the placement of a child through adoption or surrogacy is on the horizon, with its implementation date yet to be announced.

Ontario introduces new employment law reforms

Ontario is scheduled to implement two key employment law reforms aimed at improving transparency and safeguarding employee rights. Beginning 1 July 2025, employers will be required to provide new hires with key information before their first day of work. Additionally, starting 1 January 2026, all publicly advertised job postings must include expected compensation and disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process.Ontario is scheduled to implement two key employment law reforms aimed at improving transparency and safeguarding employee rights. Beginning 1 July 2025, employers will be required to provide new hires with key information before their first day of work. Additionally, starting 1 January 2026, all publicly advertised job postings must include expected compensation and disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process.

Ensuring the right cargo cover amid tariff uncertainty

The recent US import tariff changes have created significant trade disruption in the cargo market: goods were expedited prior to expected tariff increases, or after the announcement, diverted to other destinations, or held in storage awaiting improved tariff conditions.The recent US import tariff changes have created significant trade disruption in the cargo market: goods were expedited prior to expected tariff increases, or after the announcement, diverted to other destinations, or held in storage awaiting improved tariff conditions.
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