As the global energy trading community convenes at ETW Americas 2025 in Houston, one issue stands out—the rising cost of inaccuracy in vessel screening. With sanctions and compliance pressures intensifying, many organizations now rely on automated tools to detect illicit maritime activity. However, our latest whitepaper, “The Cost of Inaccuracy in Vessel Screening,” reveals that these systems are often failing to differentiate between benign and suspicious vessel behavior, leading to costly false positives.
From misinterpreted AIS gaps and misclassified ship-to-ship (STS) transfers to anchorage “loitering” errors, these inaccuracies can block legitimate vessels, disrupt cargo operations, and trigger legal or reputational consequences. Research shows that over one-third of compliance teams’ time is spent reviewing false alerts, and traders report average annual losses of USD 1.8 million from delayed or cancelled shipments.
At Pole Star Global, we believe maritime compliance technology should enable trade—not hinder it. Our insights highlight the urgent need for data-driven, context-aware screening solutions that accurately distinguish real risk from noise.
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