{"id":189,"date":"2026-03-21T03:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T03:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2026-03-21T03:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T03:35:09","slug":"u-s-temporary-authorization-for-iran-based-crude-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/u-s-temporary-authorization-for-iran-based-crude-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR             IRAN BASED CRUDE OIL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;OFAC Authorizing the Delivery and Sale of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Iranian-Origin Loaded on Vessels as of March 20, 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iran_glu_0.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of iran_glu_0.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-fa6a3d9d-7038-4173-878b-7a2c734e8128\" href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iran_glu_0.pdf\">iran_glu_0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iran_glu_0.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-fa6a3d9d-7038-4173-878b-7a2c734e8128\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The attached document is an official release issued by the<br>Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of the Treasury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This General License U provides temporary authorization for the <strong>delivery, discharge, and completion of voyages involving Iranian-origin crude oil and petroleum products<\/strong>, subject to specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cargo must have been <strong>loaded onboard vessels on or before 20 March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f2a2c54805f0a061c35497a0bbc960c\">Authorization is valid until <strong>19 April 2026 (U.S. time)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permits activities necessary for voyage completion, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cargo delivery and discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port entry, anchoring, and pilotage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bunkering, insurance, and vessel services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew safety and emergency repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This license is intended to facilitate the <strong>safe and orderly completion of ongoing voyages<\/strong> without disrupting maritime operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compliance Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a <strong>strictly time-bound authorization<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No permission is granted for <strong>new loading of Iranian-origin cargo after 20 March 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain jurisdictions and sanctioned entities remain restricted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All stakeholders must continue to adhere to applicable sanctions regulations and company compliance policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Industry Importance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This guidance is particularly relevant for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipowners and Operators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charterers and Traders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Masters and Deck Officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance and Vetting Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It provides critical clarity in managing <strong>existing Iranian cargoes<\/strong> while maintaining regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This content is published by Mariners Update for informational purposes only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attached document is an official release from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). 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