ACTIVE SDN
Verified active as of June 2026
MAR AZUL
OFAC Cuba Sanctions Profile — Vessel listed under CUBA
Key Facts
- OFAC name on file: MAR AZUL
- Type: Vessel
- Sanctions program: Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515)
About this designation
MAR AZUL appears on the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under the Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515) program. US persons and entities are prohibited from engaging in transactions with this vessel, and any property or interests in property within US jurisdiction must be blocked and reported to OFAC.
OFAC remarks (full text)
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Frequently asked questions
▸ Is MAR AZUL currently sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. As of June 2026, MAR AZUL is on the active US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515). All assets under US jurisdiction are blocked and US persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR Part 515).
▸ What OFAC program is MAR AZUL sanctioned under?
MAR AZUL is designated under Cuba (Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 CFR 515). OFAC's Cuba sanctions are administered under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR, 31 CFR Part 515), the comprehensive embargo framework that has been in continuous effect since 1962. Distinct from the SDN designation, the State Department separately maintains the Cuba Restricted List (CRL, §515.209) and the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List (CPAL, §515.210), which prohibit transactions even with entities not on the SDN.
▸ When was MAR AZUL added to the OFAC SDN list?
MAR AZUL was added to the OFAC SDN list on 2026-04-20. OFAC publishes designations as part of broader CUBA-program actions; the linked OFAC source page records the original press release. The designation remains active until OFAC removes it via a delisting action.
Verifying this designation
Useful tools and explainers
- Search the full Cuba SDN list — paste any name to see if it's currently designated.
- OFAC General Licenses for Cuba (CACR §515.560–.578) — the active GLs that authorize otherwise-prohibited transactions.
- What are OFAC sanctions on Cuba? (plain-English guide)
- All currently sanctioned gaesa, state enterprises & financial actors — the sector cohort MAR AZUL is part of.
- OFAC Cuba SDN list by sector — pivot the full corpus by military, economic, diplomatic, or governance.
- Browse all 77 active Cuba-program SDN designations