Recital 13

(13) Decision (CFSP) 2024/1744 introduces a sectoral ban prohibiting access to Member States’ ports and locks as well as a broad range of services related to maritime transport for vessels which contribute to Russia’s ability to wage war against Ukraine. That measure should constrain the activity of vessels involved in the transport of goods generating revenue for Russia’s warfare or vessels operated to contribute or support actions or policies supporting Russia’s actions against Ukraine. Vessels subject to the restrictive measures are listed in Annex XVI to Decision (CFSP) 2024/1744. Union restrictive measures, being an essential tool of the Union’s common foreign and security policy against Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, are not directed at Union flagged vessels. Such vessels operate under, and must comply with their obligations in accordance with, Union and national law. The competent authorities of the Member States should implement and enforce Union restrictive measures in their respective jurisdictions in relation to Union flagged vessels. Furthermore, Decision (CFSP) 2024/1744 clarifies the scope of the port access ban for Russian-flagged vessels and adds a derogation.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-17 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.