Working Conditions Aboard the Eastern-Hero

In a significant move to curb Iran’s maritime operations, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has officially designated nine tankers associated with Iranian interests. This development is expected to restrict their activities on a global scale and increase enforcement challenges for related parties. The vessels affected by this sanctions list include the 'Cesaria' (IMO: 9251602), 'Longevity 7' (IMO: 9240885), 'Sea Bird' (IMO: 9088536), 'Avon' (IMO: 9034705), 'Al Diab II' (IMO: 9053816), 'Aqua Spirit' (IMO: 9197727), 'Eastern Hero', 'Chiron 5' (IMO: 9306665), and 'Keel' (IMO: 9176929). These ships have been involved in transporting a variety of cargoes such as crude oil, LPG, condensate, HSFO, and naphtha throughout East and South Asia. Their operations frequently included cargo deliveries to key regions, including Pakistan, East Asia, the UAE, and Somalia, with many transactions conducted via ship-to-ship transfer techniques. This latest action underscores Washington's ongoing commitment to disrupt Iran's shadow fleet and mitigate its economic leverage.