# US Sanctions Cuban Oil Shippers, Two Ships

> US Treasury adds two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November.
- Title: US Sanctions Cuban Oil Shippers, Two Ships · The Rio Times
- Summary: US Treasury adds two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November.
- Keywords: us treasury, cuba, sanctions, executive order 14404, cuban oil, cuban ships, petromarca, cubaelectrónica, tecnosime, beijing h&c technologies, tentacool commercial, emilia ship
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/us-sanctions-cuban-oil-shippers-two-ships-2026-11
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-11-05T19:43:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us treasury, cuba, sanctions, executive order 14404, cuban oil, cuban ships, petromarca, cubaelectrónica, tecnosime, beijing h&c technologies, tentacool commercial, emilia ship
## US Sanctions Cuba Oil Shippers
US Treasury added two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November 2026.
## Who Is on the New List
Targets include state firms Tecnosime and Cubaelectrónica, shipper Petromarca, and Chinese state-owned electronics wholesaler Beijing H&C Technologies.
## Two Ships Join Sanctions List
Emilia and Gloria C are Cuban-flagged ships linked to Petromarca and Caroil Transport Marine.
## Sector Order Raises Stakes
US Treasury published a Cuba determination under Executive Order 14404 targeting electronics, manufacturing, marine, and technology sectors.
## Pressure Builds Since May
OFAC listed individuals and companies starting 7 May, with additional targets added on 11 June.
## What It Means for US Readers
American companies must freeze assets and stop dealing with listed parties, affecting shippers and suppliers.
## Prediction Markets Say
Polymarket shows 4.5% chance Cuban regime falls in 2026 with $1.9 million traded.
## What Is Not Known
Exact announcement time, licences for winding down, and reasons for listing are unconfirmed.
## Key takeaway

US Treasury sanctioned two Cuban nationals, six companies, and two ships on 5 November 2026 under Executive Order 14404.