Is IMO 9326689 ("MERKURIY") on a sanctions list?

The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9326689 (“MERKURIY”) is or is likely to be involved in an activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, 9326689 is, or is likely to be , involved in carrying liquefied natural gas that originated in Russia from a place in Russia to a third country. — This vessel has been specified under Regulation 57F for all of the following purposes: Shipping sanctions, namely: Prohibition on chartering or operating specified ships (regulation 57ZA); Prohibition on port entry (regulation 57A); Directions prohibiting port entry (regulation 57B); Movement of ships (regulation 57C); Detention of ships (regulation 57D); Registration of ships (regulation 57E). Where all listed shipping sanctions apply, a specified ship must not be chartered or operated, is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot cause it to enter a port in the UK, may have its registration on the UK Ship Register terminated, and a master or pilot of a specified ship may be given a port barring direction, a detention direction, and a port entry direction or a movement direction. Trade sanctions, namely: Provision of services relating to specified ships (regulation 46AA); Procurement of services relating to specified ships (regulation 46AB). Where all listed trade sanctions apply (including both the provision of services relating to specified ships and the procurement of services relating to specified ships), it is an offence to directly or indirectly provide technical assistance, crew services, operating services, chartering services, brokering services, financial services or funds in relation to a specified ship. It is an offence to directly or indirectly provide services relating to the acquisition, sale, transfer or supply of a specified ship. It is also an offence to directly or indirectly procure services relating to a specified ship, including, in particular, services involving the use of that specified ship.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is IMO 9326689 ("MERKURIY") on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 6/16/2026.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.