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July 20, 2026
A total of 25 sanctioned vessels were identified at various maritime chokepoints over the last 24 hours. The Suez region saw the highest concentration with seven vessels, including the Lady R (IMO 9161003, Russian flag), NS Pride (IMO 9322956, GA flag), Serenade (IMO 9318541, BB flag), Hai II (IMO 9259599, LR flag), and Mona (IMO 9314818, LR flag).
Other notable chokepoint activity included one vessel at Hormuz, the ABBA (IMO 9051624, Iranian flag), and one vessel at West Africa, the Marie De Lourdes I (IMO 8688183, MT flag). In the Port RUNJK area, two vessels were recorded: the VLADIMIR MONOMAKH (IMO 9842176, Russian flag) and the Krymsk (IMO 9270529, GA flag). The Red Sea recorded one vessel, the Trust (IMO 9382798, BB flag).
Additional sanctioned vessels were tracked at several other locations, including the Port EGADA (Lady R and Mona), NW Europe (Vladimir Latyshev, IMO 9921996, Russian flag), Port FRSML (Vladimir Latyshev), and Port RULED (Ascalon, IMO 9198226, Russian flag). Other monitored locations included Port MATNG, Port RUTAM, Port RUKOR, Korea, Port RUPRI, Med West, Port VEPFI, and Port EGPSD. There were no new designations, delistings, or vessel changes recorded in the last 24 hours.
Source: live sanctions list data aggregated from the publishing government authorities cited above. Verify every listing against the issuing authority's official notice before relying on it for compliance.
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