Navigating OFAC's Guidance 2025

This white paper unpacks the April 2025 OFAC Advisory on Iranian oil sanctions, highlighting the evolving tactics of the “Shadow Fleet” and the increasing complexity of maritime sanctions evasion. It outlines the deceptive practices flagged by OFAC—including ship-to-ship transfers, falsified documents, AIS manipulation, and complex ownership structures—and provides actionable best practices for detection and mitigation. Discover how platforms like Seasearcher deliver the real-time intelligence needed to identify high-risk vessels, streamline compliance workflows, and stay ahead of regulatory enforcement in a rapidly changing sanctions landscape.