Georgia: The Panama-flagged vessel KAYSERI (IMO 9292199) was at the Kulevi Marine Terminal on 6–7 October 2025. The ship is not under international sanctions and does not appear on any list of companies associated with sanctioned entities.
The Maritime Transport Agency (MTA) of Georgia shared the statement via its official Facebook Page on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. According to the Agency, the inspection and verification of the vessel’s documents were carried out in accordance with international maritime safety and compliance standards.
It should be noted that all companies within the vessel’s ownership and management chain, as well as its insurance and classification society, fully comply with applicable international norms and regulations and are not subject to international sanctions.
Accordingly, to conduct subsequent customs control procedures, the cargo was discharged into a temporary customs storage warehouse.
The vessel operates on international routes, including ports in Asia and the Middle East, and its activities are fully consistent with international maritime practice and trade regulations.
The Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia once again confirms that entry of vessels into all Georgian ports is strictly controlled in full compliance with international law and national legislation.
Georgian ports are not used by any party, including third countries, to evade international sanctions.
The Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance and the Maritime Transport Agency (MTA) of Georgia jointly and continuously monitor and verify vessels and shipowners in relation to international sanctions.
If a vessel or its owner is found on a sanctions list, it is denied entry to Georgian ports and is not permitted to undergo customs procedures.
