Deceptive shipping practices: Quantifying risk for non-sanctioned vessels

As deceptive maritime tactics evolve beyond sanctioned fleets, even “clean” vessels are now being caught in the crossfire of regulatory scrutiny. In this data-driven session, Kpler’s Risk & Compliance experts reveal how AIS spoofing, dark STS transfers, and undeclared port calls can silently expose non-sanctioned ships to operational and reputational risk.

Drawing on analysis of nearly 3,000 vessels, this whitepaper unpacks how deceptive behaviors act as early-warning signals of sanction exposure — and how traders, insurers, and operators can act before enforcement strikes.

Gain the tools to shift from a binary “sanctioned vs. not” mindset to a layered, predictive understanding of maritime risk — empowering smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly opaque trading environment.

Using data from thousands of vessels, this report demonstrates how AIS spoofing, dark port calls, and unreported ship-to-ship transfers create measurable exposure for legitimate operators, traders, and insurers alike – including:

• Identify the behaviors that trigger sanctions before regulators act
• Discover patterns from 900+ sanctioned vessels that reveal how risk builds
• Find out which vessels are most likely to face sanctions within a year