“It should be noted that the visit of the cruise vessel was of commercial nature. The ship owner is registered in the Seychelles under Goodwin Shipping Limited and not a target of the sanctions.

The Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, in coordination with the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance, constantly inspects both ships and shipowners in relation to international sanctions. Accordingly, if the ship or the owner of the ship is on the list of sanctions, it is not allowed to enter the ports of Georgia and carry out the relevant procedures," - Maritime Transport Agency said.