Guide
2025 OFAC Advisory: What Maritime Compliance Must Look Like Now
The U.S. Treasury’s latest OFAC advisory signals a stricter, system-wide approach to maritime sanctions enforcement with new scrutiny on deceptive shipping practices, layered ownership, and shadow fleet behavior.
Our new guide breaks down how OFAC’s strategy has shifted since 2020 – what the April 2025 update means for traders, operators, and insurers – and how you can build a future-proof compliance strategy to meet the growing demands.
Sanctions Enforcement Is Getting Smarter. So Should You.
OFAC’s latest advisory makes one thing clear: behavioral risk is enforcement risk. And organizations across the maritime ecosystem, from operators to financiers, are now expected to know the full picture.
This guide explores how your team can:
- Understand how OFAC’s strategy evolved from 2020 to 2025
- Spot the red flags now prioritized in maritime sanctions enforcement
- Expand due diligence to cover vessel behavior, ownership, and networks
- Operationalize a proactive, risk-based approach to compliance
- Avoid costly penalties and reputational damage