Sanctions Notice - Russia
13th June 2024Please be advised that the following ships have been specified under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the UK regulations):
- ANGARA (IMO 917842) (Unique ID: RUS2160)
- OCEAN AMZ (IMO 9394935) (Unique ID: RUS2158)
- ROBON (IMO 9144782) (Unique ID: RUS2159)
- NS LAGUNA (IMO 9339325) (Unique ID: RUS2163)
- LADY R (IMO 9161003) (Unique ID: RUS2129)
- CANIS POWER (IMO 9289520) (Unique ID: RUS2161)
The UK regulations are given effect within the Bailiwick under the Sanctions (Implementation of UK Regimes) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) (Brexit) Regulations, 2020 that have been made under the Sanctions (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2018 (the Sanctions Law).
MEASURES WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN
All businesses must check whether they have any business relationships linked to these ships and familiarise themselves with the obligations applicable. Businesses must report any findings to the Policy & Resources Committee immediately. They must also ensure that they have taken all other steps that may be required in order to comply with the reporting obligations at section 14 of the Sanctions Law.
The information referred to above is required by the Policy & Resources Committee in the exercise of its powers under section 15 of the Sanctions Law.
Any information or queries should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Russia Sanctions - Ships”.
In accordance with Handbook Rule 12.37, where you have identified an affected relationship as set out above, the firm must provide a report to the Commission which sets out, as a minimum: a) the name of the customer, beneficial owner, key principal or the transaction and/or asset linked to a sanctioned/designated person; and b) the nature of the business relationship or occasional transaction, including the transaction and/or asset value.
This report should be provided to the Commission via email to [email protected] as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm has met the statutory reporting requirements to the States of Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee.
Further information on the effect of asset freezes and related issues including licences is available on the States of Guernsey website at http://www.gov.gg/sanctions