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Sanctions will affect your day-to-day business. The risks of non-compliance can be severe.

We are here to help you navigate through the sanctions with our dedicated Sanctions Advice Group available 24/7 to provide an expert assessment on any sanctions-related issue that you may face.

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Contact our sanctions team directly at nssanctionsadvice@north-standard.com to discuss your enquiries in more detail.

Shipping Sanctions FAQ's

What are maritime sanctions?

Sanctions are an ever more popular tool used by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other individual states as a visible sign of disapproval and as a means of achieving foreign and economic policy goals. Sanctions, and the enforcement of sanctions, are increasingly focused on the maritime and insurance industries. As ships regularly travel to different countries, carrying a variety of cargo and often visiting ports in high-risk jurisdictions, international sanctions are incredibly important to consider. Sanctions will affect your day-to-day business and the risks of non-compliance can be severe.  

Are each country's sanctions different?

Yes! No one country has the same sanctions. It is not just the number of different sanctions programmes that create challenges, the pace of change, with amendments to sanctions programs on an almost daily basis, means that knowledge needs to be constantly refreshed. Our site focuses on sanctions enforced by the UK, United States of America and the European Union on Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Ukraine/Russia and Venezuela. However, a full list of countries subject to UN, EU, UK and/or U.S. sanctions can be found in our Sanctions Regimes document. To find out more, please get in touch with our Sanctions Advice Group.

What is the Sanctions Advice Group?

At North, we have a dedicated Sanction Advice Group that is available 365 days a year. We understand the importance of sanctions compliance on your business. Our team will guide you through the current sanctions that are imposed, the steps needed to prevent a violation of these sanctions, the protective sanction clauses, and how a voyage may impact the scope of your P&I insurance. Our team can be reached on nssanctionsadvice@north-standard.com, or direct as listed on our Sanctions page. 

Where can I find Maritime Sanction Guidance?

At North, we offer a Sanctions Guide for Owners and Charterers, our comprehensive Sanctions Regimes Guide alongside direct advice and guidance available every day of the year. We also publish timely news, articles and publications to keep you up to date with the latest sanctions developments. If you wish to further your knowledge, additional information can be found via the UK government website.

Sanctions: A Guide for Owners and Charterers - Guide

Are you struggling to keep up with the latest sanctions developments? We're here to help! Our guide to sanctions contains information on how to approach sanctions, sets out thoughts on due diligence and includes quick reference guides on sanctions imposed by the EU and U.S.

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Sanction Areas

Cuba

Despite some normalisation, there are still sanctions and a trade embargo in place between the United States and Cuba.

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Iran

Sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union have significantly impacted trade to and from Iran.

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North Korea

Sanctions against North Korea are extremely wide-ranging. It's increasingly important to be aware of their scale and implications to make sure of compliance.

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Syria

With extensive restrictions and sanctions following ongoing unrest, the ability to trade with Syria has been greatly affected.

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Ukraine/Russia

Sanctions has been imposed on those responsible for violating Ukraine's sovereignty and territory, as well as to change Russian policy.

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Venezuela

Up-to-date information on sanctions imposed on Venezuela.

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Sanctions Advice Group

We recognise the vital importance of sanctions’ compliance to your business.

Our dedicated Sanctions Advice Group is at your disposal every day of the year to help guide you through:

  • The current sanctions imposed against particular countries.
  • Steps to prevent an inadvertent violation of sanctions.
  • Protective sanctions clauses.
  • Potential risks of any contemplated voyage or business.
  • How a particular voyage might impact the scope of your P&I insurance.

Our team can be reached on nssanctionsadvice@north-standard.com or by direct contact with any of the team members listed below.

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