Critical marine infrastructure needs to be strengthened as 'no one can predict what's going to happen'

Robert McCabe has been tasked by the Government to examine, test, and bolster the country’s maritime security. He said the Russian shadow fleet poses both a security threat and an environmental hazard. Picture: Larry Cummins

Ireland’s critical marine infrastructure needs to be prepared for multiple possible attacks — from sabotage to cyber — as the damage to the economy and society could be “catastrophic”.

Robert McCabe has been tasked by the Government to examine, test, and bolster the country’s maritime security. He said the Russian shadow fleet poses both a security threat and an environmental hazard.