Maritime Sanctions News
226 AI-summarised articles from public-domain government sources: US Treasury OFAC, UK OFSI, European Commission, Australian DFAT, Canada Global Affairs, US BIS. Updated several times daily. → See what changed this week
News, not advice. Summaries are AI-generated for general information and SEO indexing only. They are not legal, compliance, or professional advice. Verify against official sources before acting.
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 4/24/2026 · AI summary
The European Union has adopted its 20th package of sanctions aimed at Russia, focusing heavily on energy, finance, and anti-circumvention efforts. The new measures include 36 new listings within the R...
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 1/30/2026 · AI summary
The European Council has implemented a new round of restrictive measures targeting Iran in response to the regime's internal crackdown on protesters and its military support for Russia. The latest san...
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 1/30/2026 · AI summary
The European Commission has implemented a new dynamic mechanism to adjust the price cap for Russian crude oil. Effective February 1, the new limit for Russian crude has been reduced to $44.10 per barr...
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 12/18/2025 · AI summary
European Union member states have expanded their maritime sanctions by designating 41 additional vessels as part of an effort to target Russia's "shadow fleet." This latest round of restrictions bring...
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 12/15/2025 · AI summary
The European Commission has implemented a new round of restrictive measures targeting the "shadow fleet" ecosystem used by Russia, as well as entities in Belarus. These sanctions are part of a broader...
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European Commission DG FISMA Sanctions · 10/23/2025 · AI summary
The European Union has adopted its 19th package of sanctions aimed at undermining Russia's war economy. The new measures target several critical sectors, including energy, finance, and trade, while in...
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Frequently asked questions
Where do these sanctions news summaries come from?
All summaries are generated by AI from public-domain government sources: U.S. Treasury OFAC press releases (public domain) and UK OFSI publications (Open Government Licence v3.0). Each article links back to the official source.
How do I check if a specific vessel is sanctioned?
Use the vessel screening tool — it screens any IMO or MMSI against the OFAC SDN list, UK OFSI, EU, UN, and several regional sanctions lists in a single query. See also the full Maritime Sanctions Guide.
What is the dark fleet?
Vessels — typically aging tankers — that operate outside mainstream regulation to transport sanctioned cargoes (Iranian, Russian, Venezuelan crude). Common practices: disabling AIS, flags of convenience, undisclosed ship-to-ship transfers. Full explainer →
Can I rely on these summaries for compliance decisions?
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