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Why Should Maritime Operators Screen Crew Against the OFAC SDN List? $356,579 Per Violation Is Why
OFAC sanctions are strict liability — you don't have to know to be liable. Enforcement is up 40% since 2022. Here's how to screen crew and vessels.
How Does Hawaii's 4.712% GET Apply to Maritime Operators? A Plain-English Guide
Hawaii GET is not a sales tax — it's a seller-side gross receipts tax that hits charter, freight, and ship services. Here's what HI operators owe.
How to Build a 46 CFR Compliance Checklist for Your Vessel in 2 Minutes (Free Tool)
Lost track of which 46 CFR sections apply to your vessel? Enter subchapter, tonnage, and route — get a complete checklist with real CFR citations. Free, no login, under 2 minutes.
How Does 49 CFR Part 40 Drug Testing Work for Maritime? A Plain-English Walkthrough
Maritime D&A reads like alphabet soup — MRO, TPA, DER, MIS. Here's how the rule actually works, what records to keep, and where operators get burned.