First signs emerge of Russian ships “going dark”
05-04-22 / by Felix Thompson
The number of Russia-flagged vessels engaging in suspect shipping practices has soared in recent weeks,...Ami Daniel
Banks ‘self-sanction’ amid Russia risk contagion
09-03-22 / by Jacob Atkins
Banks and trading companies are increasingly engaging in “self-sanctioning” against Russian entities in the shipping...
Criminal groups turn to ‘electronic warfare’ tech to evade sanctions, research finds
12-01-22 / by John Basquill
Illicit actors are turning to new techniques to evade sanctions on maritime trade, with industry...
UAE threatens anti-money laundering crackdown as 11 banks fined
03-02-21 / by John Basquill
The UAE’s central bank has fined 11 banks a combined total of US$12.5mn for anti-money...
UK regulators tighten sanctions controls on maritime trade
28-07-20 / by John Basquill
The UK’s top sanctions regulator has issued landmark guidance for all companies involved in maritime...