Imposing sanctions & busting sanctions. Do as we say but not as we do

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Just in from Reuters:

German prosecutors probe ship for possible Russian sanctions breach | Reuters

German Prosecutors Probe Ship For Possible Russian (marinelink.com)

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The problem with sanctions imposed unilaterally by US, without EU or UN agreement:

Iranian liner continues to call at EU ports despite sanctions - Splash247

You are in trouble no matter if you do or you don’t comply:

Then there is the issue of the EU Blocking Act which makes it illegal for EU entities to comply with extraterritorial sanctions – even US ones. So there is no way for a company from the EU to both comply with the Blocking Act and the US sanctions simultaneously.

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All you need to know about Russia sanctions affecting international shipping;

INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions

The European Union, United Kingdom and United States have adopted sanctions as a central part of their response to the Russia’s invasion in Ukraine followed by many other countries. Members and assureds with vessels calling at ports in Russia or engaging in trade with Russian cargo should ensure that no sanctioned individuals, entities or activities are involved. The lists of parties sanctioned by the EU, UK and US have been steadily expanding and it is essential to check the latest lists (see Links section).

PS> It is NOT UN sanctions, nor is it unilateral sanctions by any single country, nor limited to EU, UK and US.

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US arrests Turkish national for alleged scheme to help Venezuela skirt...

Torlak is alleged to have led a complex scheme since about November 2020 to ship oil and petroleum products from Venezuela and Iran by renaming and reflagging vessels, including covering the tankers’ names with paint or blankets and turning off their AIS

PS> The sanctions on oil shipment from Venezuela and Iran are unilateral US sanction:

INSIGHT: Venezuela Sanctions

INSIGHT: Iran Sanctions

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Not exactly sanction imposed on this US-flag container ship, but still restrictions on where it can make port calls:

Maersk Line, LTD. operates carrying cargo for the U.S. government (MLL file photo)

Maersk Line Vessel Diverts to Morocco Due to Allegations in Spain

Maersk confirmed in a statement to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that Spanish authorities denied docking privileges at Algeciras to the Maersk Denver (6,200 TEU vessel registered in the United States) on its current voyage from New York to the Middle East. This came after activist groups last week asserted that Maersk Line ships making port calls in Spain were carrying military supplies to Israel violating Spain’s ban on the transshipment of arms to Israel through its ports.

The Maersk Denver docked in Tangier Med on Saturday, November 9, and departed Sunday with its AIS signal and published schedule showing the next port in Oman. Protestors however also demonstrated in Morocco on Sunday claiming that the ship after unloading cargo was bound for Haifa, Israel.