Tag: Maritime Smuggling
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When Vessels “Disappear” from the Map: How Multi-Source Satellite Data Can Help Detect Maritime Smuggling
In May 2026, conventional vessel-tracking maps showed major information gaps around the Strait of Hormuz. The gaps did not necessarily mean that the vessels had left the area. According to Windward, dark-vessel activity in and around the Strait increased by nearly 600% between April 19 and May 3. On May 5, its multi-source analysis identified…