Case Studies: Intelligence in Action

Real-World Solutions for the 2026 Maritime Frontier.

In an era of "Shadow Fleets," naval blockades, and volatile sanctions, theory is not enough. At SanctionedShipping.com, we measure our success by the multi-million dollar risks we neutralize and the humanitarian corridors we keep open.

Explore our archive of recent operations to see how our Behavior-First Compliance and Regulatory Liaison services protect the world’s most complex voyages.

Featured Operations (Q1 2026)

1. The "Zombie Vessel" Detection (Baltic Sea)

Silo Link: Vessel Vetting / AIS Forensic Analysis

The Problem: A client was offered a "clean" bulker for a fertilizer lift. Our system flagged the vessel as a "Zombie"—a sanctioned ship using the digital identity of a recently scrapped vessel.

The Solution: We deployed SAR Satellite Imagery and GNSS Spoofing Detection to prove the vessel was physically loading at a restricted Russian terminal while its AIS "ghost" was loitering in the North Sea.

Result: Prevented a $2.2M operational blockade and potential blacklisting of the charterer.

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2. Humanitarian Corridor: 30,000 MT Wheat to Yemen

Silo Link: Port Intelligence / Red Sea & Bab al-Mandeb

The Problem: A major NGO faced a 14-day UNVIM inspection queue and prohibitive War Risk premiums for a delivery into Hodeidah.

The Solution: We utilized our Regulatory Liaison desk to secure a "Comfort Letter" from OFAC and coordinated a dedicated EUNAVFOR ASPIDES naval escort for the Bab al-Mandeb transit.

Result: Cleared UNVIM in 18 hours and reduced War Risk premiums by 15% through proactive risk mitigation.

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3. The First "White-Channel" Venezuela Swap (GL 46A/47)

Silo Link: Compliance / Regulatory Liaison

The Problem: An energy major needed to deliver U.S. diluents to Venezuela in exchange for crude, amidst a U.S. naval blockade (Operation Southern Spear).

The Solution: We operationalized the new February 2026 General Licenses, pre-notified the U.S. Navy's "Southern Spear" task force, and structured the payment through an authorized escrow fund.

Result: Zero interdictions and 100% compliance with the 10-day OFAC reporting mandate.

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Our Track Record by the Numbers (2025-2026)

MetricAchievementSanctions Breaches Prevented42Total Cargo Value Protected$1.4B+Average UNVIM Clearance Time< 24 HoursShadow Fleet Identifications127 Vessels

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