OFAC Frees Arctic Voyager Tanker from Sanctions Blacklist
Published Date: 3/10/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just took Arctic Voyager Incorporated and its oil tanker, Kiara M, off the sanctions list, meaning their assets are no longer blocked. This change happened on March 4, 2026, freeing them up to do business again without restrictions. If you had money or deals tied to them, this update could open new doors starting now!
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Arctic Voyager and Kiara M Unblocked
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed ARCTIC VOYAGER INCORPORATED and the crude oil tanker KIARA M from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. Their property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction were unblocked on that date, meaning they may engage in business again without the SDN-related restrictions.
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