Covers vessels listed in Annex XLII to Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, part of the EU's sectoral measures adopted in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. Vessels can be designated for activities including transporting military equipment for Russia or stolen Ukrainian grain, carrying Russian crude oil or petroleum products while engaging in irregular and high-risk shipping practices, or supporting Russia's energy sector. Designated vessels are denied access to ports, locks and anchorages in the EU and may not be provided with maritime services such as bunkering, ship-to-ship transfers, technical assistance, financing, or insurance.
