LONDON -Britain on Wednesday published new Russia-related sanctions legislation that includes a ban on providing technical assistance for ships and planes that would benefit a person who has been sanctioned.
The government is acting in concert with Western allies to try to cripple the Russian economy as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It has targeted Russia's access to the international financial system, industries like shipping and defence, and wealthy elites close to President Vladimir Putin.
An explanatory note accompanying the legal text published on a government website https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/395/pdfs/uksi_20220395_en.pdf said:
"The Regulations prohibit the provision to, or for the benefit of, a designated person of technical assistance relating to aircraft and ships. This includes a power to designate persons for the purposes of that sanctions measure."
The legislation was due to come into force at 1700 UK time (1600 GMT), the document said.
The measures complement those already imposed by Britain and other states, as well as commercial decisions already taken by key industry players.
Plane makers Boeing and Airbus have already halted supplies of components to Russia and the United States and European Union have imposed sanctions on Russian aviation.
Ship engine makers such as Finland's Wartsila have suspended ties with Russia and German counterpart MAN Energy Solutions is reviewing contracts.
Russia's maritime sector is also grappling with the winding down of other services including ship certification by leading foreign providers - vital for accessing ports and securing insurance - shipping companies pulling out and Western sanctions being imposed on its leading ocean transporter Sovcomflot.