December 18, 2025: OFAC adds to Iran, ICC sanctions, removes from Russia sanctions & an FSE designation removal

From today’s Notice, the following additions and delistings were made:

Iran-related Designations; International Criminal Court-related Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Foreign Sanctions Evaders Determination Removal; Issuance of Iran-related and International Criminal Court-related General Licenses

Treasury Press Release:

Treasury Increases Pressure on Iran’s Sanctions-Evading Shadow Fleet

State Press Release:

Sanctioning ICC Judges Directly Engaged in the Illegitimate Targeting of Israel

Additions:

Specially Designated Nationals List Update

[ICC-EO14203]

Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court

DAMDIN, Erdenebalsuren

  • Netherlands
  • DOB 07 Aug 1967
  • POB Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • nationality Mongolia
  • Gender Male
  • Diplomatic Passport D00004977 (Mongolia) expires 25 Dec 2027
  • Type (individual)

LORDKIPANIDZE, Gocha

  • Netherlands
  • DOB 03 Feb 1964
  • POB Poti, Georgia
  • nationality Georgia
  • Gender Male
  • Diplomatic Passport 10DP04141 (Georgia) expires 18 Feb 2026
  • Type (individual)

Supplemental Information:

According to the State Department press release, Erdenebalsuren Damdin and Gocha Lordkipanidze are International Criminal Court (ICC) judges. They were designated for directly engaging in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals without Israel’s consent, including voting in favor of the ICC’s ruling against Israel’s appeal.

[IRAN-EO13902]

Imposing Sanctions with Respect to Additional Sectors of Iran

SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

AKAs: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim (Arabic: حاتم السعید فرید ابراهیم صقر)

  • Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • DOB 14 Apr 1984
  • POB Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt
  • nationality Egypt
  • Gender Male
  • Passport A28342914 (Egypt) expires 14 Jul 2028
  • Identification Number 784198495048732 (United Arab Emirates)
  • Type (individual)

ADONIS SHIPPING INC

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 05 Apr 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 6490991
  • Registration Number 125282 (Marshall Islands)

AGAPE SHIPPING INC

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 13 Mar 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 6483853
  • Registration Number 124804 (Marshall Islands)

ALEAH SHIPPING INC

  • Intershore Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British
  • Organization Established Date 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 0115648

ARIHANT SHIPPING INC.

  • Panama City, Panama
  • Organization Established Date 29 Nov 2019
  • Identification Number IMO 6137793
  • Folio Mercantil No. 155688452 (Panama)

CONCORD SHIPPING INC.

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 17 Sep 2021
  • Identification Number IMO 6255216
  • Registration Number 110904 (Marshall Islands)

DARYA SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

AKAs: DARYA SHIPPING PVT LTD

  • No. 421, 422, and 423, Fourth Floor, Vipul Plaza, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon 122011, India
  • Website www.daryashipping.in
  • Organization Established Date 16 Nov 2017
  • Identification Number IMO 6017001
  • Trade License No. U74999HR2017PTC071501 (India)
  • Company Number 98450007AWFB9BFC6A06 (India)

EVEREST SEA NAVIGATION SA

  • 80 Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia
  • Organization Established Date 2023
  • Identification Number IMO 6452167

GOLDEN GATE SHIP MANAGEMENT

  • Office No A-301, Mahavir Icon, CBD Belapur, Plot 89, Sector 15, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614, India
  • Organization Established Date 01 Oct 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 0029112
  • Company Number UDYAM-MH-33-0532049 (India)

HEMERA LINES INC.

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 07 Sep 2022
  • Identification Number IMO 6358714
  • Company Number 116070 (Marshall Islands)

HIGH SEAS PETROLEUM LLC

AKAs: HIGH SEAS PETROLEUM LLC (Arabic: هاي سیز للنفط ذ م م), PETROFLEET ENERGY TRADING LLC, PETROFLEET ENERGY TRADING LLC (Arabic: بيتروفلييت انيرجي للتجارة ذ م م)

  • Office 102, Al Zarooni Tower, Al-Mamzar, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Office No 306, Al Mamzer, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Organization Established Date 15 Jul 2021
  • Identification Number IMO 6243669
  • License 968668 (United Arab Emirates)
  • Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11708243 (United Arab Emirates)Linked to: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

J M A SHIPPING INC.

  • Panama City, Panama
  • Organization Established Date 27 Apr 2021
  • Identification Number IMO 6225751
  • Folio Mercantil No. 155705332 (Panama)

KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

  • Suites D&E, 20th Floor, Global Plaza Tower, Calle 50, Panama City, Panama
  • Organization Established Date 17 Jul 2008
  • Identification Number IMO 5409641
  • Registration Number 625159 (Panama)

M K A SHIPPING INC

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 24 May 2022
  • Identification Number IMO 6323643
  • Registration Number 114584 (Marshall Islands)

MARUTI SHIPPING INC.

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 31 May 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 6506573
  • Registration Number 126286 (Marshall Islands)

PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

AKAs: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (Arabic: فينيكس لإدارة السفن م م ح)

  • Office No E-39F-09, (P1-ELOB), Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Website https://phoenixfze.com/
  • Organization Established Date 23 Apr 2025
  • Identification Number IMO 0226749
  • License 38883 (United Arab Emirates)

QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

  • Office 604, Green Tower, Rigga Albuteen, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Organization Established Date 15 Feb 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 6479652
  • Commercial Registry Number 2226924 (United Arab Emirates)
  • License 1312327 (United Arab Emirates)
  • Chamber of Commerce Number 519528 (United Arab Emirates)

RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

AKAs: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC (Arabic: ريد سي لإدارة السفن ذ م م)

  • Office No 306, Parcel 133-251, Al Mamzar, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Organization Established Date 05 Dec 2023
  • Identification Number IMO 6454999
  • License 1272054 (United Arab Emirates)
  • Chamber of Commerce Number 503160 (United Arab Emirates)Linked to: SAKR, Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim

RUKBAT MARINE SERVICES CO

  • Unit 1905, Haware Infotech, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210, India
  • Organization Established Date 2025
  • Identification Number IMO 0156125

S M A SHIPPING INC.

  • Office 703, 6th Floor, Centennial Center, Panama City, Panama
  • Organization Established Date 29 Jan 2021
  • Identification Number IMO 6206261
  • Folio Mercantil No. 155701731 (Panama)

SINOSTAR MARINE GROUP LIMITED

  • Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Majuro, Ajeltake Island 96960, Marshall Islands
  • Organization Established Date 19 Mar 2024
  • Identification Number IMO 0059859
  • Company Number 124911 (Marshall Islands)

AETHER SAIL

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2003
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9277371
  • MMSI 511101256
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

ARIHANT

  • Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2009
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9464156
  • MMSI 511100268
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: ARIHANT SHIPPING INC.

AUROURA

  • Oil Products Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9262912
  • MMSI 352001225
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: GOLDEN GATE SHIP MANAGEMENT

DIANA

  • Crude Oil Tanker Jamaica flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9255945
  • MMSI 339000161
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: ALEAH SHIPPING INC

FLORA DOLCE

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Barbados flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9258595
  • MMSI 314001081
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: RUKBAT MARINE SERVICES CO

FOSHAN

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2007
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9404572
  • MMSI 352001366
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: SINOSTAR MARINE GROUP LIMITED

GOLDEN EAGLE

  • Crude Oil Tanker Unknown flag
  • Former Vessel Flag Gambia
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9255684
  • MMSI 341313001
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: EVEREST SEA NAVIGATION SA

HEMERA

  • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2006
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9263954
  • MMSI 511101408
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: HEMERA LINES INC.

INTAN PREMIER

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2009
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9358802
  • MMSI 511101645
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

J M A

  • Oil Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2001
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9246487
  • MMSI 518998202
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: J M A SHIPPING INC.

KASSIA

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2008
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9409986
  • MMSI 352001708
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: ADONIS SHIPPING INC

KHADIGA

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2006
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9321469
  • MMSI 511100904
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

KURDOS

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2001
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9236731
  • MMSI 511101920
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

KURDOS II

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2008
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9453729
  • MMSI 511101194
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

KURDOS III

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2008
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9380570
  • MMSI 511101819
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: KURDOS SHIPPING INC.

M K A

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2003
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9269403
  • MMSI 518998516
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: M K A SHIPPING INC

MAJESTY

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2012
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9430715
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: CONCORD SHIPPING INC.

MARUTI

  • Products Tanker Cook Islands flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2010
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9546710
  • MMSI 518998458
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: MARUTI SHIPPING INC.

NEBULA DRIFT

  • Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2002
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9233973
  • MMSI 511101749
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

NOMIKI

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2002
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9242443
  • MMSI 352004062
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: AGAPE SHIPPING INC

RAMYA

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Barbados flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2006
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9363182
  • MMSI 314001076
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: DARYA SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

S M A

  • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Cook Islands flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2003
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9273002
  • MMSI 518100962
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: S M A SHIPPING INC.

SEA CITRINE VI

  • Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 1999
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9207273
  • MMSI 511101409
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

SEA ROCK

  • Products Tanker
  • Former Vessel Flag Palau
  • Vessel Year of Build 1996
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9140451
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

SEA WISE

  • Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2001
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9224570
  • MMSI 511100774
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

SEAMULL

  • Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2001
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9204776
  • MMSI 511100317
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: QATRAT ALNADA ALMASI SHIP MANAGEMENT L.L.C

SKYLIGHT

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Palau flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2006
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9330020
  • MMSI 511101102
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: RED SEA SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC

TIDAL RHYTHM

  • Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9297101
  • MMSI 352004719
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

VOYAGER HAVEN

  • Chemical/Products Tanker Panama flag
  • Vessel Year of Build 2004
  • Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9271896
  • MMSI 352004496
  • Type (vessel)Linked to: PHOENIX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE

Supplemental Information:

The Treasury Department has designated these entities and vessels as part of the Iranian “shadow fleet” used to evade sanctions and export Iranian petroleum and petroleum products. Hatem Elsaid Farid Ibrahim Sakr, an Egyptian businessman, is identified as a key figure managing several of these companies (Red Sea Ship Management, High Seas Petroleum) which coordinate with the Iranian Ministry of Defense-associated front company Sahara Thunder. The designated vessels have been involved in transporting hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petroleum products, including fuel oil, bitumen, naphtha, and condensate, often to end users in Asia.

Delistings:

Specially Designated Nationals List Update

[RUSSIA-EO14024]

Blocking Property With Respect To Specified Harmful Foreign Activities Of The Government Of The Russian Federation

VELES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, Globe House, Floor No. 5, 23 Kennedy, Nicosia 1075, Cyprus; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 21 Sep 2005; Tax ID No. 10165706H (Cyprus); Identification Number M9DR4T.99999.SL.196 (Cyprus); Legal Entity Number 213800HFBG8GID98ID84; Registration Number C165706 (Cyprus) (Linked To: BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich).

HADLERCO LIMITED, Marilena Building, Flat No 101, No 1, Prigkipissas Zinas Kanther 12, Nicosia 1065, Cyprus; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 11 Aug 2000; Tax ID No. 10113889S (Cyprus); Legal Entity Number 213800MRUA23SZCWPO15; Registration Number C113889 (Cyprus) (Linked To: BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich).

BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich; a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitry), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

BUGAENKO, Dmitry (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich; a.k.a. BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

BUGAENKO, Dmitrii Vitalyevich (a.k.a. BUGAENKO, Dmitry; a.k.a. BUGAYENKO, Dmitry Vitalyevich), 6/1 Michurinsky Prospekt, 187-188, Moscow 119295, Russia; DOB 15 Dec 1966; POB Moscow, Russia; nationality Russia; alt. nationality Cyprus; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Passport K00148307 (Cyprus) issued 26 Sep 2013 expires 26 Sep 2023; National ID No. 1274836 (Cyprus) (individual).

DREMOVA, Evgenia, Finland; DOB 26 Aug 1977; nationality Finland; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Identification Number 260877 (Finland) (individual).

HI-TECH KONEISTO INTERNATIONAL OY, Hirsalantie 11, Jorvas 02420, Finland; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 21 Jul 2021; V.A.T. Number FI32114731 (Finland); Identification Number 3211473-1 (Finland) (Linked To: DREMOVA, Evgenia).

365 DAYS FREIGHT SERVICES FZCO, Warehouse No. F24, Dubai Airport Free Zone, PO Box 99083, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; License 1303 (United Arab Emirates); Economic Register Number (CBLS) 11436269 (United Arab Emirates).

ETASIS ELEKTRONIK TARTI ALETLERI VE SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI (a.k.a. ETASIS A.S.), 2001 Cadde No 36, 75, Yil Mahallesi, Odunpazari 26250, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 7838098822 (Turkey); Registration Number 26355 (Turkey).

ETASIS A.S. (a.k.a. ETASIS ELEKTRONIK TARTI ALETLERI VE SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI), 2001 Cadde No 36, 75, Yil Mahallesi, Odunpazari 26250, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 7838098822 (Turkey); Registration Number 26355 (Turkey).

CPS PROSES KONTROL URUNLERI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, Carsi Yapi Sitesi G Blok, No: 10G/5 Sanayi Mahallesi, Kocaeli, Turkey; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Organization Established Date 22 Feb 2022; Tax ID No. 2150603096 (Turkey); Business Registration Number 32873 (Turkey).

Foreign Sanctions Evaders List Update

[FSE-IR]

Foreign Sanctions Evaders (FSE) – Iran

KAYAKIRAN, Evren, Turkey; DOB 08 Feb 1980; citizen Turkey; Gender Male; Passport U00242309 (Turkey) (individual).

I will cover the General Licenses in a separate post (and work on the prompt so I don’t lose the formatting in the deletions section).

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