The shadow fleet is growing. And so are the risks. Join this session to learn how leading maritime firms are tackling opaque ownership, sanction exposure, and regulatory blind spots with smarter intelligence.
Since 2022, shadow oil fleets have more than tripled in size, with over 75% now under international sanctions. The message is clear: opacity in ownership isn't just a blind spot, it’s a growing liability.
Reducing exposure starts with intelligence that reveals what others can’t see.
Save my spaceLayers of shell companies and offshore entities make compliance checks nearly impossible.
Shadow fleets operate under outdated flags and false identities making it difficult to spot them before they dock.
Your database may be missing, or masking, key red flags that expose you to liability.
Transparent ownership data = informed decisions = greater operational confidence
Feel confident in identifying high-risk vessels linked to hidden ownership or sanction exposure before they affect operations, contracts, or reputation.
Discover practical ways to tighten due diligence and compliance checks by exposing deceptive ownership structures and shadow fleet activity.
Equip your teams with reliable ownership insights that support faster, smarter choices in underwriting, chartering, and trade finance.
Avoid losses, delays, and disputes by addressing ownership opacity and data gaps before entering high-stakes maritime transactions.
Chief Digital Officer and Director of Products, BIMCO
With over four decades in global shipping, Grant began his career at sea in 1978 and went on to hold key commercial roles ashore. Since joining in 1997, he has been instrumental in shaping BIMCO’s contractual frameworks and now spearheads its digital transformation. He holds a Master’s in Maritime Policy and Law from London School of Economics.
Founder and Director, Merit Group
With over 20 years in the tech sector, Con has founded and scaled multiple software businesses, and developed long-term partnerships by helping clients leverage data from thousands of sources to power advanced AI models and data products. He holds a degree in Economics and Politics and a diploma in computer programming from Dublin Institute of Technology.
In this session, we’ll unpack the hidden risks and critical opportunities tied to data transparency in the maritime industry:
Hidden ownership structures can sink your business exposing you to sanctions breaches, denied claims, and cargo seizures.
Backed by 18 years of maritime intelligence, Merit delivers 70+ verified data points per vessel, scans hundreds of sources, and applies a proven methodology to uncover what others miss.
