International Sanctions Measures

The Ministry of Legal Affairs Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit (FSIU) provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance. 

Every effort is made to ensure that this information is current but in order to ensure compliance with the most up-to-date sanctions measures, you are encouraged to refer directly to the relevant UK legislation and Bermuda laws and to seek legal advice where necessary. 

As a way of providing information about the international sanctions measures currently in force in Bermuda, the 

references the relevant UK legislation that extend these measures to Bermuda, as well as the local legislation which give effect to them. The UK financial sanctions targets by regime, which lists all financial sanctions imposed in the UK by country, administration or terrorist group, can be found here. Further, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) publishes the UK Sanctions list which includes designations under all sanctions categories in the UK. 

The primary Bermuda law that gives effect to international sanctions is the International Sanctions Regulations 2013 which lists the UK legislation that are given force of law in Bermuda. These regulations are amended from time to time as new measures are extended to the British Overseas Territories and as existing ones are repealed.

Licence Applications

The Minister of Legal Affairs is the competent authority under Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime. All sanctions-related licence applications, notifications and authorisations should be made to:

The Minister of Legal Affairs
Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit
Global House
43 Church Street
Hamilton HM 12

Email: fsiu@gov.bm

Bermuda General Licences


Targeted Financial Sanctions - Designated or Listed Persons

The application of targeted financial sanctions are part of the obligations imposed under the laws that make up Bermuda’s sanctions regime. These sanctions would be against the funds or property of designated or listed persons.

The international sanctions in force in Bermuda are essentially the same as those in the UK and the UK HM Treasury (Treasury) maintains a Consolidated List of individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions.

Therefore, in order to comply with these international measures, you should check the Consolidated List, which can be found on the UK HM Treasury website.

Persons and entities operating in Bermuda’s regulated financial sectors are obliged to implement such sanctions by:

  1. Checking whether they maintain any accounts or otherwise hold any funds or economic resources for designated or listed persons;
  2. Freezing such accounts or other funds and, unless the Minister has granted a licence, refraining from dealing with or making available such funds or economic resources to the designated or listed persons or any third party; and
  3. Notifying the Minister of the above.

As sanctions measures are subject to change, it is essential that ongoing screening is carried out.

Additionally, you should note that the targets included in the Consolidated List may at times be broader than the requirements of Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime. When the Consolidated List is updated as a result of new legislation or of changes to existing legislation, equivalent provisions in Bermuda may not yet have been implemented, although it is normally to be expected that such changes will be implemented in Bermuda shortly thereafter.

Furthermore, if the UK identifies targets in addition to those identified by the United Nations (UN), the Consolidated Lists for specific regimes may contain targets that are not included in the definition of designated persons or listed persons under the applicable UK legislation that is extended to Bermuda.

Information on the process for delisting a designated or listed person can be found in Chapter 8 of the FSIU Sanctions Guidance  

The Consolidated List

In relation to the required screening for designated or listed persons, it is necessary to first make reference to the Consolidated List. If a target match is identified against the Consolidated List, it is then strongly recommended that cross-reference should be made to the relevant legislation in force in Bermuda (i.e. the relevant Orders (as amended) listed in Schedule 1 of the 2013 Regulations, and the Annexes to the relevant UN measures referred to in the definition of designated persons or listed persons in the Order. This will verify whether in fact the target match is also subject to the prohibitions under the Bermuda Sanctions Regime.

For example, in relation to the regime for Iran (Human Rights) if screening against the Consolidated List reveals a target match listed under Iran (Human Rights), then reference should be made to the definition of listed persons under The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (Overseas Territories) Order 2020 (SI 2020/1958), to confirm the same person is listed under that legislation.

The Consolidated List includes all the names of financial sanctions targets under United Nations Security Council Resolutions and UK legislation. The Consolidated List normally indicates whether the target is designated by the UN or the UK. The Consolidated List is divided by country, with separate sections for terrorist financing and Al-Qaida as well. The Treasury also provide individual Consolidated Lists for each of the individual regimes (e.g. Afghanistan, Syria etc.).

The following links provide access to the Treasury Guidance in relation to sanctions and to the consolidated list of persons constituting the target of financial sanctions in respect of each applicable Order, listed in Schedule 1 to the 2013 Regulations:

  • Consolidated List of all Financial Sanctions Targets - Persons must ensure that they have read and understood the above GUIDANCE ON THE CONSOLIDATED LISTS
  • Consolidated Lists by Regime - Persons must ensure that they have read and understood the above GUIDANCE ON THE CONSOLIDATED LISTS
  • Treasury Guidance in relation to Consolidated Lists

Where relevant, reference can also be made to the Treasury guidance provided in relation to the sanctions regimes. Visit this site and select the link for the relevant individual regime, and then select the link for the relevant release provided at the bottom of the page.

The HM Treasury offers a free subscription facility, providing notification by email when the Consolidated List is updated or changes are made to the UK Sanctions Regime. You are required to provide your email address. When prompted you should select ‘All Financial Sanctions Updates’ to ensure that you are notified accordingly. Alternatively you may select specific financial sanctions topics such as those relating to Finance or Import/Export. 

Bermuda current list of designated persons

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Financial Sanctions Guidance and Frequently Asked Questions

The Financial Sanctions Guidance is produced by the Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit (FSIU), a unit of the Ministry of Legal Affairs Headquarters, which, pursuant to the Governor’s delegation, is responsible for carrying out certain functions with respect to the implementation of targeted financial sanctions for terrorism, terrorist financing and proliferation financing in Bermuda.

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 The Financial Sanctions FAQs set out the FSIU’s approach to common questions, taking into account the range of sanctions in place at the time of publication. They do not contain specific guidance for every situation. They should not be used as a substitute for legal advice.

The FAQs should be read alongside the Financial Sanctions Guidance published by the FSIU. You should also review the up-to-date legislation that applies to your particular circumstances. Consider taking independent legal advice if you are unsure of your obligations.

International Sanctions

Please see the most recent international sanctions updates below.

2025

  1. C VIKING     IMO 9261657 Unique ID: RUS2503
  2. SOFIA K     IMO 9299123 Unique ID: RUS2504 
  3. SOUL     IMO 9263203 Unique ID: RUS2505 
  4. SPRIT     IMO 9248796 Unique ID: RUS2506 
  5. TAI SHAN     IMO 9405057 Unique ID: RUS2507 
  6. TENDUA     IMO 9299862 Unique ID: RUS2508 
  7. THANE     IMO 9237228 Unique ID: RUS2509 
  8. THEMIS     IMO 9264570 Unique ID: RUS2510 
  9. THYA     IMO 9283289 Unique ID: RUS2511 
  10. TIBURON     IMO 9283291 Unique ID: RUS2512 
  11. TREND     IMO 9231509 Unique ID: RUS2513 
  12. CHEETAH II     IMO 9222560 Unique ID: RUS2514 
  13. CLYDE NOBLE     IMO 9282792 Unique ID: RUS2515 
  14. CORDELIA MOON     IMO 9297888 Unique ID: RUS2516 
  15. DAPHNE I     IMO 9251456 Unique ID: RUS2517 
  16. ELEPHANT     IMO 9374868 Unique ID: RUS2518 
  17. ELISE     IMO 9277747 Unique ID: RUS2519 
  18. ENIGMA     IMO 9333412 Unique ID: RUS2520 
  19. HERA     IMO 9326720 Unique ID: RUS2521 
  20. FIESTA     IMO 9260823 Unique ID: RUS2522   
  21. HU PO     IMO 9319686 Unique ID: RUS2523 
  22. FOTUO     IMO 9293959 Unique ID: RUS2524 
  23. INDRAS     IMO 9314894 Unique ID: RUS2525 
  24. INDUS 1     IMO 9360415 Unique ID: RUS2526 
  25. ARGENT     IMO 9293002 Unique ID: RUS2527 
  26. GENJI     IMO 9289738 Unique ID: RUS2528 
  27. BLUE     IMO 9236353 Unique ID: RUS2533 
  28. BLUE TALU     IMO 9334557 Unique ID: RUS2536 
  29. FUGA BLUEMARINE     IMO 9235725 Unique ID: RUS2538 
  30. BONIFACY     IMO 9284726 Unique ID: RUS2540 
  31. CAI YUN     IMO 9437983 Unique ID: RUS2542 
  32. BEAST     IMO 9290921 Unique ID: RUS2544 
  33. DENEB     IMO 9301524 Unique ID: RUS2545 
  34. E MEI SHAN     IMO 9290828 Unique ID: RUS2546 
  35. EAST 1     IMO 9240885 Unique ID: RUS2547 
  36. GAURI     IMO 9270749 Unique ID: RUS2548 
  37. GURUDEV     IMO 9253234 Unique ID: RUS2549 
  38. HATTI     IMO 9247883 Unique ID: RUS2550 
  39. VAYU 1     IMO 9290517 Unique ID: RUS2551 
  40. VENUS III     IMO 9599353 Unique ID: RUS2552 
  41. VOLANS     IMO 9422988 Unique ID: RUS2553 
  42. WUDI     IMO 9335094 Unique ID: RUS2555 
  43. DELIVER     IMO 9194983 Unique ID: RUS2556 
  44. WU TAI     IMO 9419151 Unique ID: RUS2558 
  45. FIORA     IMO 9282493 Unique ID: RUS2559 
  46. XING CHEN     IMO 9550682 Unique ID: RUS2560 
  47. XUE SONG     IMO 9428358 Unique ID: RUS2561 
  48. YI TONG     IMO 9259733 Unique ID: RUS2562 
  49. RAVEN     IMO 9205067 Unique ID: RUS2563 
  50. REUS     IMO 9253076 Unique ID: RUS2564 
  51. RIGEL     IMO 9296406 Unique ID:   RUS2565 
  52. SAATHI     IMO 9402732 Unique ID: RUS2566 
  53. SOFOS     IMO 9278064 Unique ID: RUS2567 
  54. HIMALAYA     IMO 9314882 Unique ID: RUS2568 
  55. HUANG HE     IMO 9306627 Unique ID: RUS2569 
  56. INA     IMO 9308443 Unique ID: RUS2570 
  57. IZOLA     IMO 9249312 Unique ID: RUS2571 
  58. JI LI I     IMO 9384435 Unique ID: RUS2572 
  59. JI SHUN     IMO 9384447 Unique ID: RUS2573 
  60. VENETIANS     IMO 9436018 Unique ID: RUS2574 
  61. KUSTO     IMO 9308833 Unique ID: RUS2575 
  62. LALIQUE     IMO 9247792 Unique ID: RUS2576 
  63. LEA I     IMO 9277759 Unique ID: RUS2577 
  64. LUCKY FAIRY     IMO 9348479 Unique ID: RUS2578 
  65. ZANGAZUR     IMO 9420617 Unique ID: RUS2579 
  66. CARCHARODON     IMO 9258882 Unique ID: RUS2580 
  67. CARUZO     IMO 9137648 Unique ID: RUS2581 
  68. CHANDRA     IMO 9353125 Unique ID: RUS2582 
  69. ARLAN     IMO 9227443 Unique ID: RUS2583 
  70. ATLANTICOS     IMO 9282986 Unique ID: RUS2584 
  71. AFKADA     IMO 9311531 Unique ID: RUS2585 
  72. AKAR WEST     IMO 9258167 Unique ID: RUS2586 
  73. ALISSA     IMO 9273052 Unique ID: RUS2587 
  74. AQUARIUS II     IMO 9346873 Unique ID: RUS2588 
  75. ARABESCA     IMO 9288734 Unique ID: RUS2589 
  76. SAINT     IMO 9263198 Unique ID: RUS2590 
  77. SANDHYA     IMO 9352195 Unique ID: RUS2591 
  78. SATURN I     IMO 9655470 Unique ID: RUS2592 
  79. SEA MARINE I     IMO 9255830 Unique ID: RUS2593 
  80. SEA MAVERICK     IMO 9265885 Unique ID: RUS2594 
  81. SEAL     IMO 9263186 Unique ID: RUS2595 
  82. MAINI     IMO 9319870 Unique ID: RUS2596 
  83. SEALION I     IMO 9234501 Unique ID: RUS2597 
  84. MAISAN     IMO 9289776 Unique ID: RUS2598 
  85. SEZAR     IMO 9259991 Unique ID: RUS2599 
  86. SHAANXI     IMO 9338905 Unique ID: RUS2600
  87. MAISHA     IMO 9232929 Unique ID: RUS2601 
  88. MARABELLA SUN     IMO 9323376 Unique ID: RUS2602 
  89. MARBLE     IMO 9323974 Unique ID: RUS2603 
  90. MD MIRANDA     IMO 9198290 Unique ID: RUS2604 
  91. MILLEROVO     IMO 9035541 Unique ID: RUS2605 
  92. QUARTANUS     IMO 9247443 Unique ID: RUS2606   
  93. NACHOS     IMO 9330604 Unique ID: RUS2607   
  94. NARCISSUS     IMO 9232931 Unique ID: RUS2608   
  95. NAXOS     IMO 9336426 Unique ID: RUS2609   
  96. NEON     IMO 9183295 Unique ID: RUS2610  
  97. OASIS     IMO 9265756 Unique ID: RUS2611   
  98. ODUNE     IMO 9229374 Unique ID: RUS2612   
  99. OLIVE     IMO 9318034 Unique ID: RUS2613   
  100. PACIFICOS     IMO 9288930 Unique ID: RUS2614   
  101. VENGERY     IMO 9451642 Unique ID: RUS2615 
     
  1. ACHILLES     IMO9368223 Unique ID: RUS2486
  2. EASTERN GLORY     IMO9319674 Unique ID: RUS2480
  3. GANGA     IMO9378620 Unique ID: RUS2492 
  4. SAMUDRA     IMO9337901 Unique ID: RUS2494
  5. GREAT JACOMBO     IMO9319703 Unique ID: RUS2487
  6. SURYA     IMO9388742 Unique ID: RUS2489 
  7. IONIA      IMO9310525 Unique ID: RUS2481
  8. JUMBO     IMO9290335 Unique ID: RUS2483
  9. JUN MA     IMO9353113 Unique ID: RUS2488
  10. BAI LU     IMO9388780 Unique ID: RUS2484
  11. UTAKI     IMO9262924 Unique ID: RUS2454
  12. NICHOLE     IMO9332822 Unique ID: RUS2456
  13. OCEAN EMBRACE     IMO9327372 Unique ID: RUS2458
  14. EDERRA     IMO9258026 Unique ID: RUS2460
  15. TEMIRO     IMO9209972 Unique ID: RUS2461
  16. NOBLE     IMO9333400 Unique ID: RUS2462 
  17. WILMA II     IMO9247431 Unique ID: RUS2463  
  18. PRAVASI     IMO9409467 Unique ID: RUS2464 
  19. YURI SENKEVICH     IMO9301419 Unique ID: RUS2467 
  20. NIKOLAY ZADORNOV     IMO9901037 Unique ID: RUS2485
  21. VICTOR KONETSKY     IMO9301421 Unique ID: RUS2465
  22. VIKTOR TITOV     IMO9301407 Unique ID: RUS2469
  23. CRIUS     IMO9251274 Unique ID: RUS2471
  24. CHEN LU     IMO9404948 Unique ID: RUS2472
  25. PROSPERITY     IMO9322956 Unique ID: RUS2473 
  26. ELECTRA     IMO9307815 Unique ID: RUS2474  
  27. ARIA     IMO9397559 Unique ID: RUS2475
  28. UNITY     IMO9388792 Unique ID: RUS2476  
  29. SAURI     IMO9266475 Unique ID: RUS2477 
  30. CORUM     IMO9544281 Unique ID: RUS2478  
  31. FU HAI WAN     IMO9368235 Unique ID: RUS2490
  32. JI XIANG     IMO9384459 Unique ID: RUS2497 
  33. MA JIN     IMO9346744 Unique ID: RUS2502 
  34. RU YI     IMO9345623 Unique ID: RUS2491 
  35. JALDHARA     IMO9304825 Unique ID: RUS2498 
  36. WISDOMS DAUGHTER     IMO9332834 Unique ID: RUS2495 
  37. YANGTZE     IMO9274800 Unique ID: RUS2499 
  38. KIRA K     IMO9346720 Unique ID: RUS2496 
  39. DESTAN     IMO9388766 Unique ID: RUS2500
  40. JUPITER I     IMO9599341 Unique ID: RUS2501 
     

 

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