A U.S. official told Reuters that Liberia is actively cooperating with the Treasury Department and that tankers hit by the sanctions have about 3 months to switch to another flag.
Marshall Islands registry officials are also in contact with U.S. agencies on the issue.
Gabon Transport Minister Loic Moudouma confirmed to Reuters that many tankers had left the Liberia registry for Gabon recently, and said Gabon would de-list them if they are found to be engaged in illegal activity.
"We are not a flag registry for the world’s rogue navigators or transporters," he said.
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