Concerns of “dark ships” evading Russian sanctions

One-third (33%) of UK shipping organisations have revealed that ships going dark is the biggest challenge in sanctions compliance, according to a research study conducted by Maritime Intelligence specialists Pole Star.

A ship typically goes dark by switching off their Automatic Identification System (AIS), meaning they cannot be detectable by public monitoring systems, despite all ships of 300 tons or greater on international journeys being required to broadcast their location.

This is of...

https://container-news.com/concerns-of-dark-ships-evading-russian-sanctions/

Pole Star introduces new bill of lading system

Maritime technology company Pole Star has announced the launch of a new extension to PurpleTRAC; Bill of Lading Verification (BLV).

Pole Star, through its web-based PurpleTRAC regulatory technology application, enables institutions with sanctions and risk management exposures in maritime trade to screen and track vessels and their associated ownership and management’s regulatory status, by entering just the vessel name or IMO number.

“The release of our new BLV module will allow PurpleTRAC...

https://container-news.com/pole-star-introduces-new-bill-of-lading-system/

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