Maritime Trade

Maritime Trade and Compliance

From sanctions screening to cargo risk assessment, compliance teams need evidence they can trust. Starboard provides real-time monitoring of vessel behaviour, detects spoofing and manipulation, and generates audit-ready reports for defensible decision-making.

The challenge

Global shipping is under pressure from sanctions evasion, fraudulent activity, and high compliance costs. Companies and regulators need better tools to verify trade integrity and reduce risk exposure.

The Starboard solution

Sanctions monitoring

Detects sanctioned vessels, spoofing, and deceptive shipping practices.

Voyage screening

Analyses routes, cargo patterns, and historical behaviour to identify risk.

Evidence for compliance

Generates detailed audit trails and reports for regulators, insurers, and financial institutions.

Underwriting intelligence

Provides insurers and P&I clubs with reliable insights for assessing risk.

Operational impact

  • Reduce exposure to regulatory fines and penalties.
  • Strengthen compliance with international sanctions regimes.
  • Lower the cost and complexity of due diligence.
  • Enable faster, safer decisions in maritime trade and underwriting.

FAQs

Can Starboard detect spoofing and AIS manipulation?

Yes. It analyses AIS anomalies, flagging false identities and suspicious route behaviour.

How does Starboard support sanctions compliance?

It screens voyages, vessels, and cargoes against sanctions lists, providing audit-ready evidence.

Is Starboard suitable for insurers and underwriters?

Yes. It delivers insights into vessel behaviour and compliance risk to strengthen underwriting decisions.

Can Starboard integrate with compliance or case management systems?

Yes. Data can be exported or directly integrated through secure APIs.

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