US-Russia Sanctions – potential vessel restrictions
In response to the current conflict in Ukraine, legislation has been proposed in the United States which, if passed, would:
i. Prohibit “Russian vessels” from operating in US waters;
ii. Enable the US Coast Guard to seize “Russian yachts and commercial vessels” within US territorial waters, including Russian-owned or controlled which might be flying flags of convenience.
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr6890
This is similar to restrictions applied by the UK government, and restrictions which are likely to come into effect shortly in the EU.