Sanctioned Vessels Don't Announce Themselves
Sanctioned vessel screening, cargo trade finance compliance, and flag state AML obligations make maritime one of the most complex sanctions exposure sectors globally. Sentinel™ provides the screening infrastructure shipping firms need.
Maritime Sanctions Evasion Is a Top OFAC Priority
Sanctioned entities, including North Korea, Iran, and Russia, routinely use vessel flag-switching, ship-to-ship transfers, and AIS transponder manipulation to evade sanctions. OFAC has issued multiple maritime advisories and taken enforcement action against firms that failed to screen counterparties.
Sentinel™ enables maritime firms to screen vessel operators, cargo owners, port agents, and flag registries against OFAC, UN, EU, and HMT sanctions lists, with daily updates and immutable audit logs.
Good Tip from Oscar
"A vessel that turns off its AIS transponder in the middle of the ocean is not having technical difficulties. Dark shipping is a sanctions evasion technique. Screen the operator, the flag registry, and the cargo owner. All three."
Key AML/KYC Regulations Sentinel™ Helps You Meet
OFAC Maritime Sanctions Advisories
OFAC has issued targeted advisories on maritime sanctions evasion, identifying red flags such as AIS manipulation, flag switching, and ship-to-ship transfers.
BSA / FinCEN Trade Finance
Banks and financial institutions financing maritime trade must comply with BSA requirements and screen counterparties against OFAC lists.
EU Sanctions (Russia)
The EU's Russia sanctions packages include vessel-specific restrictions on port access, insurance, and cargo.
HMT / OFSI Maritime Sanctions
The UK's OFSI enforces maritime sanctions. UK shipping firms and P&I clubs must screen against the HMT consolidated list.
UN Security Council Sanctions
UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea, Iran, and others include vessel-specific designations.
FATF Trade-Based ML Guidance
FATF's guidance identifies maritime trade as a high-risk channel for trade-based money laundering.
IMO / ISM Code Compliance
The IMO's ISM Code and ISPS Code create security frameworks that intersect with AML obligations for vessel operators.
AUSTRAC / DFAT
Australian shipping companies must screen against DFAT's Australian Sanctions Office consolidated list.
Everything Your AML/KYC Compliance Team Needs
Lowest False Positive Rate
Secondary matching criteria date of birth, citizenship, address eliminate erroneous alerts before they reach your team. Your analysts focus on real risk.
Continuous Customer Monitoring
Your full customer portfolio is automatically re-screened when watchlists update. No manual batch jobs. No compliance gaps between periodic reviews.
Un-editable Audit Logs
Every decision, every alert, every override is timestamped and logged in an immutable audit trail. Fully exportable for examiner review at any time.
Real-Time API & Batch Processing
Integrate at onboarding via Real-Time API, or run batch screening across your full portfolio. Same-day go-live less than one business day to integrate.
Global Watchlist Coverage
OFAC SDN, UN, EU, HMT, DFAT, and 50+ additional global sanctions lists all updated daily. PEP screening and adverse media in 5 languages.
Tier 1 & 2 Support
From user training to technical consultation. Dedicated support for large operations. Human support from compliance professionals not a help desk queue.
Sanctions Evasion Sails
Under a Lot of Different Flags.
AIS manipulation. Flag switching. Ship-to-ship transfers. OFAC has a maritime advisory for a reason. Sentinel™ screens vessel operators, cargo owners, and port agents against 50+ global lists, daily. Learn more →
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The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, or compliance advice. Truth Technologies, Inc. makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the regulatory information presented. AML/KYC obligations vary by jurisdiction, institution type, and individual circumstances. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel or a licensed compliance professional before making compliance decisions. Sentinel Compliance Platform™ is a product of Truth Technologies, Inc.