"According to Omani media, the maritime transport line has been launched by Marafai Company in Oman and in line with the company’s initiative to create direct trade line with Iran.
Marafi announced that the shipping line will start its activities today (May 5)." (IRNA, "Iran-Oman ports launch shipping line," 5/5/2020).
On March 26, 2020, OFAC is took action against "Khamael Maritime Services (AKMS), an Iraq-based company operating out of Umm Qasr port in which the IRGC-QF has a financial interest. The IRGC-QF leveraged Shiite militia group contacts to evade Iraqi government inspection protocol at Umm Qasr port and has charged foreign companies and vessels fees for services at its terminal at the port. AKMS also worked to sell Iranian-origin petroleum products in contravention of U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime. AKMS is being designated pursuant to E.O. 13224 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, directly or indirectly, the IRGC-QF." (U.S. Treasury, "Treasury Designates Vast Network of IRGC-QF Officials and Front Companies in Iraq, Iran," 3/26/2020).
According to publicly available shipping information, Bulk Carrier vessel HONY FUTURE (IMO: 9583823), of which the Group Owner is Minsheng, has called at an Iranian port on seven occasions, most recently in July 2019.
According to publicly available shipping information, General Cargo Ships OMSKIY-129 (IMO: 8866814), OMSKIY-130 (IMO: 8858104), OMSKIY-131 (IMO: 8857916), OMSKIY-86 (IMO: 8936798) and OMISKY-89 (IMO: 8876170), owned, operated and managed by Metship, have called at an Iranian port on 16 occasions, most recently in August 2019.
According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Massoel vessels have called at Iranian ports on numerous occasions.
Marlink is listed as part of its network for Iranian company Marine Information Technology Development Company (MITD).
According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, vessels for which Brave Royal is the Operator have called at Iranian ports on numerous occasions.
According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Marfin vessels have called at Iranian ports on numerous occasions.
According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, vessels for which Manta Ship is the Operator and Group Owner have called at Iranian ports on numerous occasions.
"Owners are fully aware of their obligation under the US sanctions regime and act in comliance wit them." (September 25, 2018)
According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, vessels for which Mamari is the Operator and Group Owner have called at Iranian ports.
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