AIS Spoofing of Shanaye Queen Exposes Sanction Evasion

Summary:

On July 28, 2023, the Malaysian tanker Shanaye Queen spoofed its AIS to appear anchored in Karachi while likely loading Iranian crude oil in violation of U.S. sanctions. Satellite and AIS data confirmed ship-to-ship transfers and false cargo documentation. The vessel had a history of similar deception, highlighting the challenge of detecting AIS manipulation.

Reference URL

https://www.lloydslistintelligence.com/thought-leadership/blogs/the-case-of-the-shanaye-queen
https://spacewatchafrica.com/how-hawkeyes-satellite-data-and-analytics-reveal-dark-ship-to-ship-operations-on-the-strait-of-malacca/