Flag states play a key role in keeping the maritime industry compliant and accountable, but when they fall short, the consequences ripple across global trade.  A flag state is the country under whose laws a vessel is registered or licensed. Every commercial ship must be flagged under a state, and that state is responsible for...

Speed Without Accuracy is a Risk The idea of real-time alerts is so appealing in an industry where seconds can feel like hours and decisions carry multi-million-dollar consequences. But because the difference between a benign port call and a suspicious rendezvous often lies in the details, faster isn’t always better in the maritime ecosystem. We...