Field Notes
Lessons from the field
Field Note: Lines on the Water
A U.S. maritime company exploring a potential opportunity in Venezuela asked Kingfisher to clarify the geopolitical, sanctions, and operational realities beneath the surface. What followed was a disciplined assessment of risk, stability, and timing that helped the client understand where the picture was clear, where it was shifting, and how to move without assumption.
Field Note: The Vessel in the Fog
An assignment involving a high-value vessel showed how complex ownership structures rely on logistics, movement, and routine to conceal control. This field note reflects on why large assets cannot truly disappear, and how their operational signatures often tell the real story.