Vafa (IMO 8422670) is a General Cargo flagged in Russia that is currently listed on international sanctions programs. This vessel appears in the Canada Special Economic Measures Act; OFAC SDN: RUSSIA-EO14024 designations and is subject to sanctions restrictions.
Listing on the US OFAC SDN list typically means US persons and entities may be prohibited from dealings with this vessel, with restrictions potentially extending to chartering, bunkering, cargo handling, insurance, and port services. Exact scope depends on the program, any general or specific licences in effect, and the parties' jurisdictional nexus — verify against the OFAC notice before any compliance decision.
Sanctions screening should be conducted before any commercial engagement with a vessel, including but not limited to:
If you have had any dealings with this vessel, consider consulting your compliance team. Maintaining a record of those interactions and assessing whether voluntary disclosure is appropriate for your jurisdiction are commonly-recommended steps.
Yes. Vafa (IMO 8422670) is currently listed under Canada Special Economic Measures Act; OFAC SDN: RUSSIA-EO14024. Listing on the US OFAC SDN list typically means US persons and entities may be prohibited from dealings with this vessel, with restrictions potentially extending to chartering, bunkering, cargo handling, insurance, and port services. Exact scope depends on the program, any general or specific licences in effect, and the parties' jurisdictional nexus — verify against the OFAC notice before any compliance decision.
Vafa is currently listed by the US OFAC SDN list and Canada DFAT, under Canada Special Economic Measures Act; OFAC SDN: RUSSIA-EO14024. Each authority maintains its own designation — verify against the issuing authority's original notice before any compliance decision.
The earliest active sanctions designation Strait Up Maritime indexes for Vafa is dated 12 June 2026. Designation dates can differ between authorities — consult the original notice for the authoritative date.
Listing on the US OFAC SDN list typically means US persons and entities may be prohibited from dealings with this vessel, with restrictions potentially extending to chartering, bunkering, cargo handling, insurance, and port services. Exact scope depends on the program, any general or specific licences in effect, and the parties' jurisdictional nexus — verify against the OFAC notice before any compliance decision.
If you have had any dealings with this vessel, consider consulting your compliance team. Maintaining a record of those interactions and assessing whether voluntary disclosure is appropriate for your jurisdiction are commonly-recommended steps.
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Sanctions data on this page is compiled directly from the original issuing authorities — OFAC SDN (US Treasury), EU Consolidated Sanctions List, UN Security Council Sanctions, UK OFSI, Australia DFAT, Japan MOF, Swiss SECO, Canada, and New Zealand — and refreshed daily.
This page is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a compliance determination. Always verify sanctions status through official government sources and consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.