US Sanctions in Venezuela - Using AIS and Network Analysis to Visualize Impact with Sofia Vargas
C4ADS analyst Sofia Vargas is mapping out and analyzing ships' behavior in and near the Venezuelan Exclusive Economic Zone following U.S. sanctions on the Venezuelan oil sector. By fusing AIS data, vessel identifier data, and corporate ownership information, C4ADS is harnessing publicly available information to monitor risks posed by sanctions in the maritime domain.
To see some of C4ADS cited work, check out the following article by Armando.info: https://armando.info/Reportajes/Details/2557
Access the story mentioned in the webinar here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/in-the-us-embargo-on-venezuelan-oil-russia-is-a-clear-winner/2020/02/06/c45ca39e-476e-11ea-91ab-ce439aa5c7c1_story.html