In a market where every hour of delay impacts margins, inaccurate vessel screening has become one of the most overlooked risks for energy traders. As sanctions pressure intensifies and maritime activity grows more complex, many organisations now rely on automated tools to assess vessel behaviour. Yet our latest research shows that these systems frequently fail to distinguish between normal operations and suspicious activity, creating costly false positives.
Misinterpreted AIS gaps, benign ship-to-ship (STS) transfers flagged as high risk and anchorage “loitering” incorrectly classified as suspicious are just a few examples. These inaccuracies can block legitimate vessels, disrupt cargo schedules and expose businesses to unnecessary legal, financial or reputational consequences. Industry data shows that more than one-third of compliance teams’ time is spent reviewing false alerts, with traders reporting average annual losses of USD 1.8 million from delayed or cancelled shipments.
At Pole Star Global, we believe vessel screening technology should enable trade, not slow it down. This whitepaper highlights why context-aware, data-driven screening is essential for accurately identifying real risk while keeping commercial operations moving.
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