On July 27, 2020, the United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”), the office in Her Majesty’s Treasury responsible for administering UK sanctions, released Maritime Guidance: Financial sanctions guidance for entities and individuals (the “UK Guidance”).The UK Guidance warns those in the maritime sector about sanctions threats they face, identifies examples of illicit activity, and makes recommendations for how companies can limit their sanctions risks.
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