The United States has imposed sanctions on three entities engaged in the Iranian petroleum trade, targeting those who facilitate the illicit oil trade that fuels Iran's destabilizing activities. The Department of State identified these entities under President Trump's policy of maximum pressure on the Iranian regime.
The sanctions target maritime service providers that have facilitated the ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of Iranian crude oil between two vessels, STAR FOREST and SOBAR, near Nipa, Indonesia on December 25, 2024. The US is acting to degrade Iran's STS operations and highlight the risks associated with facilitating Iran's crude oil trade.
The Department of State designated PT. BINTANG SAMUDRA UTAMA (BINTANG) for knowingly engaging in a significant transaction for the transport of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran using CELEBES, a vessel for which BINTANG is the commercial manager, operator, and registered owner. Similarly, SHIPLOAD MARITIME PTE. LTD. (SHIPLOAD MARITIME) was designated for its role in facilitating an STS transfer between SOBAR and STAR FOREST using MALILI, while PT. GIANIRA ADHINUSA SENATAMA (GIANIRA) was designated for its involvement in transporting Iranian crude oil using MARINA VISION.
These entities are being targeted pursuant to Executive Order 13846, which authorizes and reimposes certain sanctions with respect to Iran. The US is seeking to disrupt the networks that enable Iran's illicit oil trade and undermine its ability to fund destabilizing activities in the Middle East.
Petitions for removal from the SDN List may be sent to OFAC.Reconsideration@treasury.gov.