2025 ended with the maritime domain at the center of unprecedented disruption. As the international rules-based order crumbles, Q4 saw the dark fleet’s reach expand, Ukrainian drone strikes on tankers, and a record-breaking surge in ship sanctions. Windward’s report provides a data-driven analysis of a volatile quarter and the critical trends that will define maritime risk in 2026.
What You’ll Find in the Report
- Vessel and company sanctions trends across the EU, UK, and U.S.
- The evolution of the dark fleet, flag hopping, and fraudulent registries.
- GPS jamming patterns and the emergence of new electronic interference zones.
- Shifts in crude oil exports and the impact of new price caps on global trade.
- Threats to maritime critical infrastructure and strategic underwater assets.
- The growth of new ship-to-ship hubs and deceptive shipping practices.
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