Iranian-linked ships use Guyana as flag state to evade sanctions in Indian Ocean
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Nov 1
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What happened
Reports indicate that Iran is expanding the use of fraudulent ship registries to evade sanctions. Over the past 90 days, nearly 300 Iranian-linked ships were tracked using these fraudulent registries in the Indian Ocean. Windward identified 278 ships across 23 fraudulent registries between August 6 and November 5.
Why it matters
The use of fraudulent flags, including Guyana, accelerates sanctions evasion efforts by Iran. This activity, which involved 171 sanctioned tankers, triggered an OFAC alert and highlights the increasing complexity of tracking sanctioned vessels in global maritime trade.
Who's involved
- GuyanaUsed as a flag state for Iranian-linked containerships.
- Indian OceanThe ocean where the Iranian-linked ships are sailing.
- AnguillaIdentified as one of the top fraudulent ship registries used.
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The entities involved
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Guyana
country in South America
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Indian Ocean
ocean bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica