YEHOPE (IMO 9243320)
Is YEHOPE sanctioned?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, YEHOPE (IMO 9243320) is listed by the European Union and the United States (OFAC).
The European Union listed it on 24 July 2026 under EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s), which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
The United States (OFAC) listed it on 29 July 2026 under Iran — Executive Order 13902, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
It is not listed by the United Kingdom.
It has been under sanction for 44 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- Crude Oil Tanker
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- —
- Built
- 2003
- Current flag
- Barbados BB OFAC SDN List
- MMSI
- 314001154
- Call sign
- 8PPX
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 44
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
- EUListedAmending regulation to Reg. 833/2014 applied 2026-07-24 (package number to be verified)
“Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products as listed in Annex XXV or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International …”
- US (OFAC)Listed
“YEHOPE (8PPX) Crude Oil Tanker Barbados flag; Vessel Year of Build 2003; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9243320; MMSI 314001154 (vessel) [IRAN-EO13902] (Linked To: BRANCH SAYING INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO LTD).”
Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine (GUR) | Ukraine — War & Sanctions shadow-fleet catalogue (not a legal designation) | mixed | — | Not stated in the list entry | Ukraine War & Sanctions portal — shadow-fleet catalogue entry | |
| EU | EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s) | port ban | — | Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products as listed in Annex XXV or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33). | Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 667 (consolidated 20260724) | |
| US (OFAC) | Iran — Executive Order 13902 | asset freeze | — | Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) | OFAC SDN List entry 58221 (SDN List) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| YEHOPE | current (from 29 Jul 2026 listing) | OFAC SDN List, EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue |
"Former" names are those the authority prints as f.k.a. Dates of name changes are not stated by the lists; a name shown as current by one authority and former by another usually means the hull was renamed between designations.
Flag history
| Flag | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Barbados | current | OFAC SDN List |
Flags are as printed by each authority at the time of its listing; "None identified" is OFAC's wording for a vessel with no valid registration. Order is not chronological unless dated.
Ownership & management
| Company | Relationship | Jurisdiction | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH SAYING INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO LTD also designated | Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) | Marshall Islands | stated link | OFAC SDN List |
Ownership is stated as "per {source} as of its listing". This site does not independently verify beneficial ownership. Individuals are only shown when they appear in an official designation.
Incidents
No sourced incidents recorded yet for this vessel. Incidents (seizures, boardings, detentions, casualties) are added only with a dated primary or major-outlet source — see how to submit one.
Behaviour signals
AIS-gap and encounter signals from Global Fishing Watch are planned (Phase 3) and will carry a methodology caveat. Nothing here tracks live position.
Understanding this record
- Asset freeze, port ban, services ban: what each listing prohibitsRelevant here because this hull is under more than one kind of measure.
- How a ship gets sanctioned: OFAC, the UK and the EU comparedRelevant here because this hull is listed by more than one authority.
- The G7 price cap and the attestation systemRelevant here because an older tanker is typical of the trade the price cap reshaped.
- How to check whether a ship is sanctionedRelevant here because you may want to verify this record against the authorities directly.
Cite this page
Sanctioned Vessels. “YEHOPE (IMO 9243320) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9243320. Sources: Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue; EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; OFAC SDN List; ofac_sdn,eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ua_war_sanctions.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
This page restates listings published by the named authorities and quotes their stated reasons. It is not a finding by this site, not legal advice, and not a substitute for screening against the official lists.