Lloyd’s List Intelligence has unveiled a new integrated solution aimed at exposing hidden vessel ownership links and tracking suspicious cargo movements across global shipping routes. The Ownership Intelligence & Cargo Risk tools, now available through the company’s Seasearcher platform, promise enhanced visibility for regulators and maritime companies navigating increasingly complex trade networks.
The launch responds to heightened scrutiny of shipping operations worldwide, particularly following the April 2025 guidance from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Iranian petroleum chains.
“In today’s complex maritime compliance landscape, standard vessel screening alone is no longer sufficient,” said Nicky Marlin, Chief Product Officer at Lloyd’s List Intelligence. “Our new solutions represent a step-change in risk visibility by answering two fundamental questions that regulators increasingly demand: who’s truly benefiting and what’s really being transported. By combining deep ownership intelligence and cargo tracking in one platform, we’re eliminating dangerous blind spots and setting a new standard for maritime compliance.”
The Seasearcher integration combines ownership analysis with cargo risk data to uncover the people and companies behind vessels that traditional screening often misses. It automatically applies sanctions rules from the U.S., UK, and European Union, helping to identify restricted entities and track cargo through high-risk transfers, including ship-to-ship operations.
The system also detects deceptive shipping behaviors such as AIS data manipulation and irregular trade patterns, providing organizations with tools to strengthen due diligence, avoid unintentional sanctions breaches, and maintain confidence in international trade.
Powered by Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s proprietary SeaTech and COACT data frameworks, the platform leverages structured and unstructured maritime data alongside expert human analysis to quickly and accurately expose risks.
With over 290 years of maritime data heritage, Lloyd’s List Intelligence continues to support regulators and industry players in managing shipping and trade risks, meeting the growing demand for data-driven compliance solutions.