Dark fleet tankers are growing fast, and seafarers on them face abandonment, false flags, missing insurance and boardings. This practical 2026 guide explains the risks, 8 warning signs to check before signing on, and what to do if you are already serving on a shadow fleet ship.
Maritime data provider Kpler has partnered with Airbus to enhance vessel tracking capabilities, employing daily satellite imagery to identify ships without reliable AIS signals. This collaboration leverages Airbus’s SPOT satellites and Kpler’s tracking network, utilizing AI to detect vessels, even amidst AIS spoofing and GPS jamming, ensuring accurate maritime monitoring.
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