Identify recorded shallow-water exposure relative to a yacht’s designated draft, review storm exposure and examine extended stationary periods. Bring the relevant history into underwriting, pre-purchase and claims reviews.

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Exposure review ILLUSTRATIVE DATA

Yacht	Signal	Action
Avenelle	Shallow-water transit, 2–4 m bank	Review positions ›
Lumistral	Within storm wind field, Aug 2026	View track ›
Vela Rosa	No screening flags in available records	Recorded ›

Shallow-water exposure

Review shallow-water activity in relation to the yacht’s draft.

Traffik flags recorded activity in waters with shallow depths relative to a yacht’s designated draft. Review the location, timing and supporting positions to identify periods that may warrant further investigation.

Grounding exposure	Activity near shallow banks or the seabed can warrant questions about possible bottom contact.
Cooling-system damage	Sediment ingestion can obstruct cooling-water flow and contribute to overheating.
Underwater running gear	Contact with the bottom can damage propellers, shafts and rudders.

A flag identifies potential exposure. It does not confirm contact with the bottom or damage.

ILLUSTRATIVE ALERT · DETAIL VIEW

Shallow-water screening flag

Avenelle · 14–15 July 2026

Recorded activity:3 positions across the bank, 14 July 09:12 – 15 July 16:47 UTC; these fixes triggered the review Designated draft:3.1 m · owner-declared, checked against the class record · updated May 2026 Depth information:Official electronic charts; charted depths at the flagged positions 2.6–3.4 m Screening basis:Charted depth at a recorded position within 0.5 m of the designated draft Adjustments & limits:Tide height not applied; charted depths reference lowest astronomical tide Tracking coverage:Transmissions continuous through the flagged window; any within-day gaps are listed with the record

The screening compares charted depth at recorded positions with the designated draft. It does not calculate actual under-keel clearance.

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Additional activity context

Review extended stationary periods.

Identify periods when available position records show a yacht remaining in one location. Review the dates and tracking coverage alongside declared lay-up periods or other information relevant to your assessment.

Observed stationarity alone does not establish lay-up status or compliance with a warranty.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Stationary period

Yacht:Vela Rosa Observed:One recorded location, 4 November 2025 – 18 March 2026 Coverage:Observations on 128 of 135 days; within-day gaps listed with the record Context:Compare with the declared lay-up period and supporting documentation

View recorded positions → Gaps are identified, never interpreted as presence or absence.

Storm exposure review ILLUSTRATIVE VESSEL · HISTORICAL STORM

Storm track and wind radii from historical NHC data · vessel track illustrativeView supporting observations →

Storm exposure

Place the yacht’s movements in the storm timeline.

Compare recorded yacht positions with historical storm wind fields for corresponding dates and times. Inspect where the records overlap and review the observations surrounding the period.

Use the timeline alongside logs, surveys and other documentation when assessing a reported event.

Screening summary

Bring the relevant periods into one review.

See flagged activity, dates and supporting records together. Open an individual period to inspect the underlying positions and the coverage available.

Review the signal
Identify the activity highlighted for the yacht and period you are assessing.

Inspect the context
Examine the movement records, depth or storm information, and relevant limitations.

Share the findings
Bring the supporting records into discussions with surveyors, underwriters or claims teams.

Screening summary ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Signal type: All ▾ Review period: Last 12 months ▾

Period	Signal	Detail	Supporting records
14–15 July 2026	Shallow-water transit	Charted depth near designated draft; detail view states the screening basis	View positions
22–24 August 2026	Storm exposure	Positions within a recorded storm wind field	View positions
3 April – 20 May 2026	Stationary period	47 days in one recorded location	View positions
1–30 June 2026	No screening flags identified in available records	Observations on 30 of 30 days · within-day gaps available for review	View positions

A signal identifies recorded activity for review. It does not confirm grounding, damage or a loss event.View supporting records →

Behind each signal

Understand what prompted the flag.

An exposure signal identifies recorded activity for closer review. It does not establish that a grounding, damage or a loss event occurred.

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Designated draft	Shallow-water screening is relative to the yacht’s stated draft. The same bank reads differently for different yachts.
Dated positions	Every signal carries the fixes behind it, so a reviewer can inspect exactly where the yacht was recorded and when.
Screening, not determination	Specialists interpret; the record informs. Surveyors, underwriters and claims teams draw the conclusions.

FAQ

Questions about exposure screening

What does vessel exposure screening cover?

Traffik reviews recorded yacht activity for shallow-water exposure relative to the vessel’s designated draft, overlap with historical storm wind fields and extended stationary periods. Each finding links to dated observations so your team can investigate the relevant activity.

Does a shallow-water alert mean the yacht grounded or sustained damage?

No. It identifies recorded activity in water shallow relative to the yacht’s designated draft. This can warrant further review for possible grounding, cooling-system damage from sediment ingestion, or damage to propellers, shafts and rudders. The alert does not confirm bottom contact or damage.

How is storm exposure assessed?

Traffik compares recorded yacht positions with historical storm wind fields for corresponding dates and times. The resulting view helps your team inspect where the records overlap. It does not establish the exact conditions experienced aboard or whether damage occurred.

Can stationary periods support a lay-up review?

Available position records can help show whether a yacht remained in one location during a declared period. Review these observations alongside tracking coverage and other documentation. Stationarity alone does not establish lay-up status or compliance with a warranty.

Can exposure screening support a pre-purchase, underwriting or claims review?

Yes. Traffik brings relevant activity, dates and supporting records together to help brokers, surveyors, underwriters and claims teams identify periods for closer investigation. The information adds context alongside surveys, vessel logs, maintenance records and other documentation.

Can exposure alerts be emailed to our team?

Supported exposure alerts can be emailed automatically as matching activity is detected or grouped into scheduled updates, such as a daily summary. Each alert links to the supporting records. Available alert types depend on your plan.

Does a period without alerts mean there was no exposure?

No. It means no alert was identified within the available records and screening criteria. Missing transmissions do not establish where a yacht was or what it was doing. Review tracking coverage and the limits of the supporting data before interpreting a period without alerts.

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