2026 kicked off with the seizures of eight tankers, seven by the U.S. for Venezuela-related sanctions evasion, and an eighth by the French for price cap evasion. At the same time the Dark Fleet's tactics are evolving. Spoofing is growing increasingly complex, and we've seen an increase in not only MMSI hijacking, but also IMO laundering and vessel identity theft.
In this session we will unpack what this strategy means for the Dark Fleet in 2026, how the Dark Fleet is likely to respond, and what changes compliance departments should prepare for this year.
Speakers:
- David Tannenbaum: Director at Deep Blue Intelligence
- Christiaan Triebert: Visual Investigations at The New York Times
The webinar consists of a 30-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of discussions.
