Advanced Solutions for Maritime Sanctions Compliance

Unpacking OFAC’s Guidance for Shipping and Maritime Stakeholders on Detecting and Mitigating Iranian Oil Sanctions Evasion.

Executive Summary

As sanctions evasion techniques grow increasingly sophisticated, maritime stakeholders face mounting pressure to implement effective compliance controls. The April 2025 OFAC Advisory update on Iranian oil shipments underscores the critical need for advanced intelligence solutions in identifying high-risk vessels and transactions.

This white paper unpacks OFAC’s guidance, examines the evolving tactics of the “Shadow Fleet,” and demonstrates how Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s Seasearcher platform delivers the comprehensive vessel intelligence required to detect sanctions risks efficiently, protect your business from penalties, and streamline compliance workflows.

The Maritime Intelligence Advantage

Lloyd’s List Intelligence delivers more than just data—we provide the critical intelligence you need to make informed decisions in a complex regulatory environment:

• Comprehensive Visibility: Monitor vessel behavior patterns that indicate sanctions evasion
• Proactive Risk Management: Identify high-risk vessels before they enter your transaction flow
• Operational Efficiency: Streamline compliance workflows with purpose-built maritime intelligence tools
• Enhanced Due Diligence: Support your compliance requirements with authoritative vessel and cargo data
• Continuous Protection: Stay ahead of evolving deceptive shipping practices with regular updates and alerts

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