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Pole Star Defense, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, employs advanced technology to monitor global ship movements, aiding the U.S. Coast Guard in tracking large cargo ships and oil tankers, including those evading detection.

The company participates in a global data-sharing initiative and has identified new challenges, such as bridge carriers obscuring cargo origins. Since its founding, Pole Star Defense has expanded its workforce significantly while contributing to efforts against sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers.