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The seizure and rescue of the oil tanker Seamull illustrate how unexpected geopolitical shocks can affect commodity flows and the balance sheets of firms that rely on maritime transport. Quantitative traders can use the same risk‑management framework taught in advanced corporate finance courses to evaluate exposure, size positions, and protect capital when such events occur. Understanding the Nature of the Shock The incident began when pirates captured a US‑sanctioned tanker off Yemen on August 20 and later moved the vessel into Somali waters, where it was rescued by maritime police....