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In a recent transaction, a maritime vessel has been sold to the Alang Breakers in India, marking another step in its journey toward dismantling. The decision to sell highlights the vessel's transition from active service to decommissioning. The port of Alang is known for its significant role in ship recycling, offering a reliable destination for vessels at the end of their operational life.

In a significant move to curb Iran's maritime activities, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has officially designated nine tankers linked to the Iranian regime. This designation is expected to severely restrict the global operations of these vessels and increase enforcement risks for any entities associated with them. The sanctioned vessels include the 'Cesaria' (IMO: 9251602), 'Longevity 7' (IMO: 9240885), 'Sea Bird' (IMO: 9088536), 'Avon' (IMO: 9034705), 'Al Diab II', 'Aqua Spirit' (IMO: 9197727), 'Eastern Hero' (IMO: 9353905), 'Chiron 5' (IMO: 9306665), and 'Keel' (IMO: 9176929). These tankers have been engaged in transporting a range of hydrocarbons, such as crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), condensate, high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO), and naphtha throughout East and South Asia, facilitating deliveries to regions including Pakistan, Eastern Asia, the UAE, and Somalia via ship-to-ship transfers. This latest action marks an escalation in Washington’s ongoing efforts to dismantle Iran's clandestine maritime fleet and impede its revenue-generating capabilities.