Tag: AIS
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Hormuz Strait Tankers Go Dark: 2025 Supply Crisis Unfolds
Strait of Hormuz Tankers Going Dark: The 2025 Supply Crisis The Automatic Identification System, or AIS, was conceived as a maritime safety mechanism
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Middle East Oil Transit Secrecy Rises Amid Tensions
The Logistics of Stealth Transit The decision by operators to deactivate Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) reflects a calculated shift toward ri
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UAE Oil Tankers Use AIS-Off Route Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
UAE and Buyers Move Oil Tankers with AIS Off Through Strait of Hormuz to Avoid Iranian Attacks The United Arab Emirates and their buyers recently sen
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Oil Tankers Vanish from AIS Data in Ormuz Strait, Traffic Unclear
Tankers Disappear from AIS Data, Ormuz Strait Traffic Remains Unclear The headlines about the “closure” of the Ormuz Strait are good for imagination,
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Gulf Shipping Anomalies: One in 10 Vessels Lacking Reliable Tracking
Anomalous Vessel Behaviour Exposed in Gulf Shipping One in every 10 vessels operating in the Gulf exhibits “anomalous” behaviour on its tracking syst
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Non-Iranian Tanker Passes Strait of Hormuz with Transponder Activated
First Non-Iranian Tanker Passes Through Strait of Hormuz With Transponder On The first non-Iranian tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz wit
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UK Designates 50 Ships on Invasion Anniversary as EU 20th Package Stalls
On February 24, 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office added 297 entries to its Russia sanctions list: 240 entities, 7 individuals, and 50 ships. The UK Russia vessel sanctions round on February 24, 2026 is unusually large for this regime; 50 ship specifications in a single action. FleetLeaks has processed all 50 into…
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Russian Diesel Tanker Heads to Cuba Amid US Pressure on Fuel Supply
Vessel Movements, AIS Changes, and Cargo Origin A tanker carrying Russian diesel is sailing for Cuba even as tightening U
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Cameroon Ship Registry Suspension: Tanker Watchlist + 180-Day AIS Events
Cameroon ship registry suspension — FleetLeaks data release: 53 Cameroon-flagged tankers, 2,168 AIS events (180 days), and 45 flag changes since 2020. The Maritime Executive reported on February 13 that Cameroon has suspended its international ship registry, citing fraudulent registrations. The suspension follows EU and IMO pressure over shadow fleet tankers using the flag as…
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Shadow Fleet Grows to 600 Vessels Amid Sanctions, World Bank Reports
Shadow Fleet Grows to 600 Vessels, World Bank Reports The dark fleet refers to tankers that use deceptive shipping practices to move sanctioned oil o
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Venezuela’s Sanctioned Oil Exports Under Scrutiny Amid Mysterious Ship Tracking
Vessel’s Mysterious Activities Raise Concerns Over Sanctioned Oil Exports Under regulations established by a United Nations treaty, vessels exceeding
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U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Accused of ‘Spoofing’ to Evade Detection
-Seized Oil Tanker Reportedly Used “Spoofing” Technique to Evade Detection An oil tanker seized by U
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US Forces Seize ‘Dark Fleet’ Tanker in Caribbean Raid Following AIS Spoofing Detection
Forces Seize ‘Dark Fleet’ Tanker Skipper in Caribbean Raid Following AIS Spoofing Detection – SatNews U
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Maritime Sanctions Landscape Shifts: Organizations Must Reassess Risk Exposure
The maritime sanctions landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by efforts to combat the illegal transport of goods and cir
