Beyond the List: Mapping the 496 Vessels of Russia’s Shadow Fleet
Bobby Hussain Bobby Hussain

Beyond the List: Mapping the 496 Vessels of Russia’s Shadow Fleet

The Reality of "Identity Laundering"
Vessels in the shadow fleet don't just appear on a list; they carry a trail of management shifts and flag changes designed to evade detection. To truly mitigate risk, firms must screen for the ISM Manager’s HQ and historical ownership, not just the ship’s current name.

The Solution: Audit-Ready Data
To help firms automate this process, I have released the raw investigative dataset for all 496 vessels designated in the late 2025 sweep. Developed using our proprietary three-stage identity-laundering model, this dataset features:

  • One unique record per IMO number (de-duplicated).

  • Full Entity Mapping: ISM Managers, Registered Owners, and Commercial Owners.

  • Jurisdictional Risk: Country of Incorporation for all managers and owners.

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