Iranian tanker arrives with condensate at Venezuela
An Iranian supertanker, identified as Honey, arrived at the Venezuelan port of Jose Terminal, carrying 2 million barrels of natural gas liquid (NGL).
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Watch: Nine questions to ask to ensure compliance with sanctions
Daniel A. Tadros, J.D., Chief Legal Officer for the Managers of the American P&I Club, reviews the latest developments in the area of sanctions and compliance that all vessel operators need to be aware of as they emerge from lockdown and return to business as usual.
Iranian tankers sailing to Venezuela take long route to avoid US authorities
According to Reuters, Venezuela’s refineries have almost halted operations because of underinvestment while U.S. sanctions meant to force the ruling Socialist Party from power have severely restricted fuel imports.
US puts pressure on classifications societies over licensing sanctions-busters
The US is pressuring shipping companies, insurers, certifiers and flag states that register vessels, according to Washington’s special envoy on Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, in an interview with Reuters.
US removes Greek Shipowners from sanctions
US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, announced the reversal of the actions in a Tweet citing recent statements and actions by the Greek shipowners to sever ties with Venezuela.
Petrobras to not hire tankers that visited Venezuela
Brazil’s Petroleo Brasileiro SA informed shippers that it will not hire any tankers that have visited Venezuela the past 12 months, being in line with U.S. sanctions on the Latin American nation.
US sanctions against Iranian shipping network into effect
Trump Administration recently imposed sanctions against Iran’s shipping network for allegedly carrying cargoes of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
US puts four Greek tankers on the blacklist
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four companies for operating in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy. OFAC lalso identified four vessels as blocked property.
American Club issues economic sanctions guide
Following an increase in sanctions throughout the whole shipping industry, the American Club issued a guide called “Economic Sanctions – Compliance Guidance”, providing guidance so that the industry can comply with the laws and sanctions.
Iran warns US about potential disruption to fuel shipments to Venezuela
Iran’s foreign minister warned the US against using its navy in the Caribbean to disrupt Iranian fuel shipments to Venezuela.
