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OFSI·Enforcement·Severity: None·17 April 2026

OFSI Imposes £150,000 Penalty on UK Shipping Firm for Syria Sanctions Breach

OFSI has fined a UK-based shipping logistics company £150,000 for breaching financial sanctions related to Syria. The company facilitated a payment for port services at a Syrian port controlled by a designated entity. OFSI determined that the company lacked adequate sanctions compliance procedures and failed to conduct sufficient due diligence on the transaction. The penalty, although reduced for cooperation, signals OFSI's willingness to take enforcement action against companies in the maritime sector for sanctions violations.

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Key facts

Sector
Shipping
Penalty
£150,000
Authority
OFSI
Action Type
Enforcement
Jurisdiction
UK

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