There are other ways to respond to humanitarian crises than relaxing sanctions…
United States Provides Additional Assistance for the Crisis in Venezuela and the Region PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 20, 2020 Share The United States continues to be a...
View ArticleUS Shipping Advisory: Guidance for Vessel Captains
Guidance for Vessel CaptainsSeafarers may wish to consider implementing the following due diligence practices to the extent they deem such practices appropriate and helpful in assessing and mitigating...
View ArticleUS Shipping Advisory: Guidance for Crewing Companies
Guidance for Crewing CompaniesCrewing companies may wish to consider implementing the following due diligence practices to the extent they deem such practices appropriate and helpful in assessing and...
View ArticleMay 21, 2020: We’ve got new ZSRs!
Publication of Amended Zimbabwe Sanctions Regulations 5/21/2020 The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is amending the Zimbabwe Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 541. This regulatory...
View ArticleRight before the long weekend…
Today, OFAC added the following persons: ACOSTA MONTALVAN, Ivan Adolfo, Masaya, Nicaragua; DOB 28 Sep 1964; POB Bluefields, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Male; Passport A00001432...
View ArticleWhat about a SHTA for North Korea?
That’s the subject of my new article for Regulation Asia – Humanitarian Trade with North Korea: A Matter of Trust. It’s not just finding a government that will provide a clearinghouse for the...
View ArticleMay 27, 2020: Iran-a-Rama, Part 1 – the designations, FAQs and State...
Yesterday, OFAC designated the following two persons: AGHA’I, Majid (a.k.a. AGHAEI, Majid), Iran; DOB 13 Apr 1984; POB Ghom, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to...
View ArticleRandom thought of the day #2: Ships with Iranian oil turn back
So, apparently 2 Greek-owned, Liberia-flagged ships carrying Iranian oil to Venezuela changed their minds and turned back (I assume after the US said “I see you”). It should be noted that they knew...
View ArticleOFAC designates Venezuela maritime companies, vessels
Today, OFAC added the following companies: ADAMANT MARITIME LTD, Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro, MH 96960, Marshall Islands; Identification Number IMO 5869890...
View ArticleJune 4, 2020: About 8 months later, new Syria sanctions regulations.
Publication of Syria-related Sanctions Regulations 6/4/2020 The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing regulations to implement Executive Order 13894 of October 14, 2019 (“Blocking...
View ArticleGot Iran-related sanctions questions? So does OFAC…
Today, OFAC issued the following Frequently Asked Questions about Executive Order 13902: Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, “Imposing Sanctions With Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran” 830. Will OFAC...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? That which we call an Iranian cargo vessel by any other...
Today, OFAC slapped the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations (IFSR) and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Desctruction (NPWMD) program tags on the following Iranian cargo vessels: AAJ Crew/Supply...
View ArticleJune 8, 2020: State Department Explains the OFAC designations…
United States Designates Key Iranian Shipping Entities Under Proliferation Authority as Tehran Continues To Expand Proliferation Sensitive Activities PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF...
View ArticleJune 11, 2020: New Executive Order for International Criminal Court sanctions
OFAC already has a program page for this… here’s the Executive Order: EXECUTIVE ORDER ——- BLOCKING PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT By the authority vested...
View ArticleOFAC adds 6 Nigerians to cyber-related sanctions
OFAC added the following 6 individuals to its cyber-related sanctions program today: BENSON, Nnamdi Orson, Nigeria; DOB 21 Mar 1987; nationality Nigeria; Gender Male; Passport A06417829 (Nigeria)...
View ArticleAnd, in case you were wondering why … State explains those new cyber...
U.S. Sanctions Nigerian Cyber Actors for Targeting U.S. Businesses and Individuals PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JUNE 16, 2020 Share Technological advancements that provide...
View ArticleHail Caesar! OFAC adds & amends Syria sanctions designations
In conjunction with the State Department’s pronouncements earlier today, OFAC added the following persons: AL-ASSAD, Asma (Arabic: اسماء الاسد) (a.k.a. AKHRAS, Asma; a.k.a. AL-AKHRAS, Asma), Damascus,...
View ArticleOFAC adds some, removes some Venezuela designations, issues a General License...
Earlier today, OFAC added the following persons: ESPARZA GARCIA, Veronica, Mexico; DOB 16 Jan 1973; POB Sinaloa, Mexico; citizen Mexico; Gender Female; C.U.R.P. EAGV730116MSLSRR04 (Mexico)...
View ArticleTechnical note from OFAC…
Important Technical Notice for Users of the OFAC Website and Sanctions List Data Files 6/22/2020 The US Department of Treasury is initiating the annual renewal of the public certificate securing...
View Article5 added to OFAC’s Iran sanctions
This morning, OFAC added the following 5 individuals to their Iran-related sanctions program: DANAEI KENARSARI, Ali; DOB 19 May 1977; POB Shemiran, Iran; nationality Iran; Additional Sanctions...
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