Vivit Africa LNG Suspected Cyberattack Halts US-Europe Cargo Transit

A US-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker reportedly suffered a systems failure that may be related to a cyberattack, according to people familiar with the matter. The Vivit Africa LNG was en route from the United States to Europe, specifically Italy, when the crew experienced difficulties accessing internal control systems.

The incident occurred in early September this year, but the exact date is not specified. Those close to the situation described the problem as a suspected cyberattack, although it's unclear whether the issue was malicious or accidental.