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Synopsis
The "grey fleet" — comprising older, opaquely owned tankers—has expanded by 2,800% since 2022 to over 10% of the global market, becoming a critical enabler for transporting sanctioned Russian and Iranian oil.
This webinar discusses how vessels utilise deceptive tactics like AIS spoofing, flag-hopping, and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers, creating significant financial, safety, and environmental risks.
What you'll learn
- Why the surge is driven by geopolitical pressures and sanctions
- The sophisticated evasion tactics operators are adopting to counter enhanced enforcement efforts
- The outlook for the grey fleet, which is projected to exceed 13% of the global tanker market in 2025
Meet the speakers
Kevin Kinnee
With over 25 years of experience in federal law enforcement, Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Kevin served as a criminal investigator and supervisor within the Department of Homeland Security for over 20 years. His work focused on leading investigations that targeted transnational criminal organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, money laundering, weapons smuggling, human trafficking, sanctions violations, and national security threats. Kevin's extensive background in law enforcement and his leadership roles in significant federal operations underscore his capability to manage complex security challenges and coordinate across multiple agencies.
Dimitris Ampatzidis
Dimitris is a Senior Risk and Compliance Analyst with deep shipping industry expertise in risk assessment, governance, and data analytics. He has led the launch of industry-standard risk products and developed comprehensive sanctions and compliance protocols. At Lloyd’s Register, he was the go-to expert for Port State Control (PSC) analytics, delivering training to shipping professionals and developing emissions reporting and sanctions frameworks. Previously, he helped build the RISK4SEA platform at SAFETY4SEA. He holds Master’s degrees in IT Project Management and Information Systems, and a Bachelor’s in Statistics and Insurance Science.
