EU sanctions－9th sanctions package against Russia 23 December 2022 No.1201 Tweet Download PDF (299KB) On 16 December 2022 the EU adopted the 9th package of Russian sanctions. A number of Regulations and Decisions were published (full details can be found here ) but of particular significance for members is Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2474 which further amends Regulation (EU) 833/2014 (the Regulation).   Members are reminded that EU sanctions apply in the following circumstances: within the territory of the EU, including its airspace on board any aircraft or any vessel under the jurisdiction of a Member State to any person inside or outside the territory of the EU who is a national of a Member State to any legal person, entity or body, inside or outside the territory of the EU, which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State to any legal person, entity or body in respect of any business done in whole or in part within the EU.   The main sanctions which are relevant to the maritime sector are summarised below. All references to regulations in brackets relate to EU Regulation 833/2014 (as amended).   In addition, a further 200 individuals and entities have been designated to the EU sanctions list meaning they are subject to an assets freeze. This includes Russian armed forces, defence industrial companies, members of the Russian Parliament (State Duma and Federation Council) and political parties.   Dual-use goods & technologies New export restrictions have been introduced on dual-use goods and advanced technologies that can contribute to the technical advancement of Russia's defence and security sector. This includes a ban on exporting drone engines, certain chemical and biological equipment, riot control agents and electronic components to Russia.   An additional 168 entities have been added to the list of entities closely linked to Russia’s military and industrial complex, to whom these tighter export restrictions a