Dark Shipping News
May 19, 2023
Vessel Safety Inspections Rising in China as the Global Dark Fleet Continues to Grow
As the global dark fleet grows amidst restrictions on Russian oil, vessel safety is becoming a primary cause for concern. Local maritime authorities in China are now carrying out enhanced safety inspections on vessels more than 15 years old after two vessels, one of which was carrying Russian oil, had trouble offloading cargo at the port of Qingdao.

May 18, 2023
Maritime Authorities from the US, UK, and Other Countries Call for Action Against Unregulated Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers at Sea
Countries are calling for increased monitoring and action against illicit ship-to-ship oil transfers at sea as fears grow over environmental ramifications. Unregulated oil transfers undermine international maritime law and threaten global efforts to mitigate shipping pollution.

Jan 23, 2023
Researchers Identify "Highly-Vulnerable" Location where an Oil Spill Could Severely Disrupt the Global Energy Supply
Researchers identify area in Qatar where an oil spill could disrupt an already volatile energy supply chain. Over 20% of the global LNG supply is shipped from a single port on the country's peninsula.

Jan 20, 2023
IMO Finds a Lack of Awareness on Flag Hopping and a General Indifference of Opinion on the Matter in Latest Maritime Survey
The results from one of IMOs latest surveys shows that many in the industry lack knowledge on the issue of flag hopping and other illicit activity that threatens the integrity of the maritime industry as a whole.

Jan 20, 2023
Shipping Industry Still Struggling to Implement Green Fuels to Reduce Environmental Impacts of Global Trade
The shipping industry is still far from finding a "true" green fuel solution on the journey to decarbonization. With maritime trade accounting for around 3% of the world's carbon emissions, the time for change is now.

Jan 10, 2023
Growing Russian Dark Fleets Impose Severe Sanctions Compliance Challenges for the West
The dark fleets responsible for the majority of Russian sanctions circumvention may be growing, according to numerous sources. Cargo includes everything from sanctioned oil to weapons - providing additional strength and resources to powerful Russian forces.

Jan 8, 2023
Quad's Position in the Indo-Pacific Strong as Authorities Continue to Make Progress Against China
After an aggressive end to 2022, China seems to be releasing pressure in their push for the South China Sea. All of this happening as Quad buckles in to gain full control in the Indo-Pacific region.

Dec 19, 2022
Vietnamese Authorities Cracking Down on IUU Fishing in the Mekong Delta
Authorities in the Mekong Delta are strategizing and executing to minimize IUU fishing in the region. The efforts come alongside the 'yellow card' warning given by the European Commission for Vietnam's lack of ethical seafood exports.

Dec 9, 2022
US Treasury Doubling-Down on Human Trafficking Aboard Chinese Fishing Vessels
The US Treasury's OFAC recently sanctioned two Chinese individuals and their network of controlled or affiliated assets - with sanctions covering 157 Chinese fishing vessels for human rights and IUU fishing violations.

Dec 8, 2022
Growing Dark Fleet Poses Reputational Risk to the Global Shipping Industry
The growing global fleet of dark ships is posing significant reputational risks for those operating legally in the shipping trade. While these damages are bad enough, dark ships also put shipping crews, wildlife, and the natural environment at a heightened risk - leaving many of us wondering, "when will the issue be met with a harsher approach?"

Nov 29, 2022
Intricate Mapping Data Visualizes Carbon Emissions Across the Globe
2018 European Commission data mapped for visualization of carbon emissions across every industry, from shipping to aviation. The data is used to represent industry-wide challenges regarding emissions and compares current emissions data with 2050 decarbonization goals.

Nov 25, 2022
Growing Concerns Over Dark Shipping as Tanker Sales Dominated by Undisclosed Buyers
Estimates show that over 50% of recent tanker sales have been made by undisclosed buyers, increasing the risk and concern over dark shipping complications. A continued lack of transparency could spell trouble for the industry.

Nov 14, 2022
US President Joe Biden Pledges to Support Indonesia in Tackling IUU Fishing in the Region
The US government pledged to assist Indonesia in enhancing its maritime domain awareness and mitigating IUU fishing activity in Indonesian waters ahead of the G20 Summit last week. Two upcoming US programs will also help protect Indonesia's marine biodiversity and vital coastal mangrove ecosystems.
