Germany

Columbia Shipmanagement

Industry
Shipping
Country
Germany
Sources

According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, vessels for which Columbia Shipmanagement is the Operator have called at Iranian ports.

Response

We are already aware of the changes to the regime of US sanctions against IRAN. We would like to assure you that we are taking all the precautionary measures required to avoid any exposure. (10/19/2018)

Bauer Gear Motor GmbH

Industry
Engineering
Country
Germany
Sources

According to its website, FAMCO (a troubling Iranian entitiy) sells Bauer gearboxes.

Response

"All past transactions with Iran were in compliance with applicable law and, since the re-imposition of sanctions, Bauer has ceased all business with Iran." (October 10, 2018)

Ahrenkiel Steamship GmbH

Industry
Shipping
Country
Germany
Sources

 

"Wilhelmsen Ship Management is planning to acquire a 50% stake in Ahrenkiel Steamship GmbH, which is a part of the MPC Capital Group. The transaction is subject to approval from the relevant antitrust authorities. Wilhelmsen Ship Management entered an agreement with MPC Capital to combine their activities in the ‘technical management of container ships’. The new entity will operate under the name Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management. It will operate in Hamburg, Germany, and Rhoon, Netherlands." (Ship Technology, "Wilhelmsen Ship Management to acquire 50% of Ahrenkiel Steamship," 7/22/20).

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Wilhelmsen Ship Management's website lists contacts and services in Iran, including ship agency services and ship management.

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According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Ahrenkiel and Ahrenkiel Steamship owned ships have called at Iranian ports on over 20 occasions.

Response

“Claudemus no longer owns any vessels and is not active in the shipping market…” (June 12, 2018)

AHC GmbH

Industry
Professional Services
Country
Germany
Sources

ahc is listed as a company on TradeWithIran.Com

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ahc GmbH Management Consulting (“ahc”) took part in the Baden-Württemberg Delegation to the Islamic Republic of Iran (the “Delegation”) in Tehran on September 2-8, 2016.

German Savings Banks Associations (DSGV)

Industry
Banking
Country
Germany
Sources

The cooperation agreement was signed between Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and social welfare and German Savings Banks Association (DSGV) in a bid to help develop and expand financing of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises of Iran and to strengthen friendly relations and bolster bilateral ties and exchange positive experiences in the same field. (Mehr News, "Tehran, Berlin agree to fund small, medium-sized enterprises," 4/11/2017).