OFAC adds vessels and owners to SDN list
U.S. persons must block transactions with the listed vessels and owners effective July 14, 2026.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a notice on July 14, 2026 (FR Doc No. 2026-21944) placing a series of persons and vessels on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. The action cites authority under Executive Order 13902.
The notice lists vessels such as ARKANOOR 2, ARKANOOR 3, ERIKA, SEA ANCHOR, SEA CASTLE, SEA CRUISER, SEPEHR PAYAM, GEMMA, NADIA, PAYA LEBAR, SEA GALLEON, DARIKA, ELPINIKI ("CORN"), HOPE 1, JADE, OPAL, VIRENT, CICCIO, SHENTON WAY and TANJONG PAGAR 1, each identified as property in which a blocked individual or company holds an interest.
All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the listed persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
The SDN List and additional program information are available on OFAC's website. For further assistance, contact the Associate Director for Global Targeting (202-622-2420) or the Assistant Directors for Licensing (202-622-2480) and Sanctions Compliance (202-622-2490).
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