Michelle Vesey Bachman
Maritime intelligence specialist based in London who researches ship movements and provided expert analysis of shadow fleet tactics, flags, and insurance fraud.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 31min
How Russia’s shadow fleet is sailing around oil sanctions
This conversation features Michelle Vesey Bachman, a maritime intelligence specialist known for her insights into ship movements and shadow fleets. The discussion reveals how a network of old, reflagged tankers is smuggling Russian oil despite sanctions. Michelle elaborates on tactics like fake insurance and opaque ownership structures used to evade detection. The shadow fleet, now over 600 vessels, is reshaping global oil markets and poses environmental risks, creating a complex dilemma for maritime authorities.
