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Statue of Liberty Express - Zephyr Yacht Harbor Cruise

Cruise around downtown Manhattan on the comfortable Zephyr Yacht

Perhaps the most comfortable ship offering public sightseeing tours, the Statue of Liberty Express aboard the Zephyr Yacht offers a great one-hour tour of the New York Harbor . The Zephyr Yacht features comfortable seating both inside and out and a knowledgeable tour guide provides live commentary throughout the cruise. You'll also get a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty during the tour.

About Circle Line Downtown's Zephyr Yacht Harbor Cruise

Riding aboard the Zephyr Yacht is a great way to enjoy the New York Harbor, as well as to learn about New York City and get a sense of the City's geography and layout. The one-hour tour travels southwest from South Street Seaport to the World Financial Center and back, passing underneath the Brooklyn Bridge before returning to the Pier.

A live tour guide narrates throughout much of the tour through the ship's PA system, pointing out various attractions and landmarks, sharing New York City's rich history and even offering to give visitors tips and answer questions once the tour is complete. The Zephyr holds up to 600 passengers, has indoor and outdoor decks, two snack and beverage bars, very clean ​bathrooms and comfortable, plush seating. The Statue of Liberty Express sightseeing cruise is probably the best of the many one-hour cruises around Manhattan.

Helpful Tips for Circle Line Downtown's Zephyr Yacht Harbor Cruise

• Snacks and drinks (including a full bar) are available for sale on the boat.
• Well maintained bathrooms are located on the main floor of the Zephyr.
• Pictures are best taken from the upper decks, but you can best hear the narration from inside.
• Bring a sweater or jacket along for the ride. Even when the weather is warm, it will be breezy on deck and the air conditioning inside can make you chilly too.
• Don't forget your sunblock -- the breeze can make you feel deceivingly cool, but you can still get burned.

Attractions You'll See On The Cruise

• Downtown Manhattan Skyline
• Ellis Island
• Statue of Liberty
• Empire State Building
• Brooklyn Bridge

Essential Information:

• Circle Line Downtown's Statue of Liberty Express leaves from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport
• Mass Transit to Circle Line Pier : 2/3, 4/5, J/M/Z, or E to Fulton Street or A/C to Broadway - Nassau
• Parking at South Street Seaport: there is a paid parking lot just north of the Seaport
• Phone : 866-9CLINE1 (1-866-925-4631)
• Cost : Adults $30, Children (ages 3-12) $19, Children under 3 are free -- ask for an infant ticket at the window
• If you want to be sure of availability for a particular cruise, you can order tickets in advance by through their website . There is a $1 ticketing fee for tickets booked online, but that's a small price to pay to avoid disappointment. This is especially true during the summer and other peak travel times. You'll want to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure even if you buy your ticket in advance.
• Circle Line Downtown's Payment : Cash and Major Credit Cards
• Circle Line Downtown's Statue of Liberty Express Cruise Schedule - be aware this cruise isn't offered in January or February and has limited schedules during off-peak travel times and cooler months.

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59 Zephyrs spent Waitangi Weekend 2024 battling it out in on Lyttelton Harbour, with Mark "MarkO" Orams taking his second consecutive win! A big thanks to host club Naval Point Club Lyttelton, RO Phil Folter & team, the event's sponsors, and event photographer/media Suellen Hurling from  LiveSailDie  for helping promote our class to NZ sailors!

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“The beauty" in yachting.

Mackay Boats is proud to be building one of New Zealand’s most popular single-handed yachts to ever grace the water. Appealing to the weekend warrior sailor, with a weight range between 65kg - 92 kg's, this is one of life's true sailing pleasures; well-balanced, easy to use controls including adjustable forestay, and kick-up foils. A very low maintenance boat.

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Specifications

No. of crew:                        1 person

Crew weight:                      65 – 100kg’s

Hull length overall:            3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)

Mast length:                      5640 mm max

Designer:                           Des Townsend

Boats come fully fitted out

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Sails are one design by Doyle Sails and come with an option to reef for light weight sailors.

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The Zephyr is a fully responsive, light on the helm, single-handed boat. While the majority of the fleet are wooden construction (over 300), the move to fibre glass construction was recent.

In 2020 Mackay Boats became the builder for the Class, applying the same knowledge and processes used to manufacture consistent, one-design Olympic Class yachts for the Zephyr Class.

Designed by Des Townsend, a New Zealand Yacht Designer icon, in 1956, the Zephyr  has had seven builders over its 60 years of life, with MacKay Boats taking over the Zephyr’s hull construction in 2020. These boats are known as the #700 series.

Racing is highly competitive in this class which sees an average of 80 entries at its New Zealand National Championships.

The Hull and Deck

The hull is built from an epoxy laminate with a PVC foam core which are similar materials used in the construction of the 49ers. The laminate is designed to replicate the structure of the existing wooden boats.

The boat comes with all controls fitted, where the best fittings available are used for each function.

How do I purchase a Zephyr?

Zephyr’s must be purchased through the class association.

Can Mackay's customise the fitout?

The boat has a standard fit-out with a couple of options available.

For a fully custom fit-out you have the choice of buying the bare hull and then fitting it out yourself.

Can I have a different colour boat?

Grey is the standard colour. A limited range of other colours are available as an upgrade option. Special colour request are only available when a new batch of boats is being built.

Can I buy just the hull?

Yes. Bare hull comes with maststep, vang tang, venturis and chainplates only fitted.

Where do I buy sails from?

Sails are available through the Class Association

Where do I buy a mast and boom from?

Spars are available through the Class Association

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Zephyr 55 // Rossinavi // Fedrico Fiorentino

Yacht design studio federico fiorentino,  the shipyard rossinavi  and naval architect van oossanen present their new collaboration called zephyr 55..

Zephyr comes with a very sporty look, a length of 55m and a top speed of 32 knots. Like the former collaboration between Federico Fiorentino and Van Oossanen on project 300-XL , also the Zephyr 55 would be equipped with the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) . According to the exterior designer, the design is inspired by muscle and sports cars from the 50’s and 60’s.

At the aft is a 300-sqm-beach club with a big fold-out swimming platform, a 5m pool and seating and lounge area.

The spacious sundeck has a large shaded area with seating, a bar and round dining table. Furthermore, there can be found a sunbathing area.

There are no interior renderings but it is described as follows:

“This vision of openness is carried throughout the interior of Zephyr by Pisa-based interior design firm Pulina. Interior spaces are wide and spacious and the surfaces are transparent or reflective, emphasizing ocean views. Large windows, imposing heights and a mix of natural and artificial light contribute to bringing the outside in.”

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• Interior design from Ken Freivokh
• Sleeps 8 overnight
• Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

The 25m/82' motor yacht 'Zephyr Of London' (ex. Fantasia Nord) was built by Sunseeker in the United Kingdom at their Poole shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Ken Freivokh and she was completed in 2006. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Don Shead Yacht Design.

Guest Accommodation

Zephyr Of London has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Zephyr Of London is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (10V 2000 M93) 2,000hp engines, she reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots. Her low draft of 1.7m/5'7" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 1,500 Litres of fresh water.

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Is Zephyr Australia's oldest yacht?

A registration project run by the National Maritime Museum may have confirmed the seniority of a sturdy South Australian cutter. Phoenix Arrien reports:

WE KNOW they certainly don’t make ‘em like they used to, but how long have they been making the yachts we now treasure as classics’ The newly launched Australian Historic Vessel Register, a clearing house for information about local boats built before 1970 is helping to answer that question. On current information, they believe the honour of being recognised as 'Australia's oldest yacht' might belong to Zephyr, a sturdy gaff cutter launched in 1873.

The historic yacht certainly has a rich and varied past. She is currently in superb condition – a tribute to 19th Century craftsmanship and the dedication and pride of 21st Century classic enthusiasts.

Zephyr's first owner was a notable identity in the South Australian colony, Supreme Court Judge Sir William Henry Bundy. ‘The Judge’, who was was also a state MP, commissioned Zephyr as a sea-going cutter of 22 tons. He wanted a boat in which “three or four companions could be comfortably entertained”. She was designed by William Taylor and built in huon pine by Robert Playfair in Adelaide. Another local craftsman, William Russell, made the sails.

The Judge learned to sail on Zephyr and became one of Australia’s great cruising yachtsmen, eventually writing a book of his sailing memories, including his special fondness for Zephyr. The book also featured Port Lincoln and the town subsequently became the terminus for South Australia’s largest annual yachting event, the Adelaide – Port Lincoln Week. At the time of launching, the Adelaide Observer newspaper described Zephyr as having “Huon pine for planking and Kauri Pine for the deck, elm bent timbers and gum floors every four feet of her length. Cemented inside as high as the light water-line ‘ copper and brass are the only metals used ‘ the hull had a great rise of floor and a fine entry, but was filled out above the waterline to provide buoyancy in heavy seas. The upright stem and the long overhanging taffrail and square stern were thoroughly approved of in a yacht of this size, although some sailors despised the square stern.”

The newspaper reported Zephyr’s launch at Port Adelaide on 25 August 1873 in great detail. “There were fair ladies and brave men present – the horny handed sons of toil, members of Parliament and members of the press, sea captains in full commission and sea captains who had long given up the idea.

“The band played 'Rule Britannia'. The yacht lay on her ways like a lady adorned for a ball. Garlands and wreaths of flowers decorated each end. In our colony matters of this kind should be treated as they really deserve.”

To have a boat still afloat that began its life in such a splendid way is a treasure of yachting history.

Bundy, who was also the Commodore of the yacht club, responded to the toasts by saying that there was no sport dearer to his heart. “The recreation of yachting is a health-giving one and therefore to be greatly preferred to the many amusements in the pursuit of which night was often turned into day.” This sentiment was greeted by “prolonged cheering”.

The Judge cruised and raced Zephyr until selling her to a Mr R. Honey who succeeded him as Commodore of the SAYC in 1885. Honey put the vessel into racing trim by adding more lead to her keel and increasing the sail area.

By 1893 Zephyr’s racing days were over and she was registered as a fishing boat. This was the toughest part of her career. For the better part of a century she worked the treacherous waters around Kangaroo Island. From 1902 the yacht was owned by William Russell, her original sailmaker. Then records of her ownership peter out until the mid 1980’s when Zephyr turned up in Hobart.

Her current owner, James Madigan, fell in love with the cutter in 1993 and she currently lives in Victoria’s Melbourne Docklands. James lives in America, but Melbourne locals Stephen Majernik and Vic O’Driscol, along with a band of enthusiasts, sail and care for the boat. They enjoy the support of Melbourne Docklands and Greg Blunt from C. Blunt Boat Builders.

Majernik recently sailed Zephr on a four week circumnavigation of Tasmania including a visit to the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart. He explains that the yacht is not in its original condition.

“Zephyr has been through a few different lives. She has been run aground, replanked, refastened and had her decks raised. She used to have a top mast and now has a pole mast. The bowsprit is shorter but the keel is original. When the vessel was originally built she looked a bit different, so the old girl has had a few facelifts.

The owner has considered restoring her to the original sail plan and rigging, but this would be an expensive project.

The claim that Zephyr is Australia's 'oldest' yacht is often challenged. David Payne, who runs the historic register for the National Maritime Museum, believes that a handful of other craft are within reach, including Akarana, a cutter that raced in the Australian Centennial races of 1888. (That yacht can be seen at the Museum's marina in Sydney.)

‘I am not aware of any other boat older then Zephyr, though I am hoping that the new Australian Register of Historic Vessels (ARHV) will confirm this by attracting registrations for any older boat from, say, somewhere like Tasmania.

‘The oldest boat on the Historic Register is currently the Port Fairy Life Boat dating from 1857. It was manned by local fisherman and used to help sailors in trouble in the treacherous waters off the western Victorian coast.’

Another yacht that has emerged as a contender for the honour of being our oldest yacht is Kelpie, reputedly designed and built in 1884. ‘It’s a deep keel gaff cutter and it is old,’ confirms Payne. ‘Kelpie is often claimed to be a Fife design and to have been launched in 1884, then stored and relaunched in 1893 or thereabouts. But a newspaper article I came across from the period suggests it was designed and built in Sydney, and launched in 1893.

So Zephyr certainly seems to have a strong claim on being the oldest. These veteran yachts provide a framework for understanding our modern vessels, as well as a direct connection to this history of Australia's yachting culture. We should be glad that their sails are still catching the breeze, after more than 100 years.

The Zephyr team would welcome any additional information about her history and are also seeking support to help keep her ‘afloat’. Those in a position to help should contact Stephen on 0425 797 480 or email to [email protected]

Is your yacht more than 35 years old, a rare or significant vessel, have important connections with a community,significant people or events’

The Australian National Maritime Museum, in association with the Sydney Heritage Fleet, is encouraging the owners of old boats to register on the ‘Australian Register of Historic Vessels'. This scheme will help conserve our maritime heritage by assembling a broad The Register is available as a free digital database on the Australian National Maritime Museum’s website at www.anmm.gov.au/arhv.

The Register already lists more than 100 vessels, ranging from an early Australian surfboard and an indigenous one-person fishing raft to a Murray River paddle steamer, a Newcastle collier and a former Royal Australian Navy destroyer.

Contact: ARHV Project Officer David Payne at the Australian National Maritime Museum, GPO Box 5131, SYDNEY NSW 2001, telephone (02)9298 3777, fax (02) 9298 3780 or email [email protected]

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Zephyr is the result of a tremendous design, built to exacting European standards, then methodically refined over 15 years by an experienced shipwright. There is little if anything left to improve upon in this boat. For the sailor who appreciates an easily driven and timeless hull shape, heavy duty construction and meticulous attention to detail, Zephyr stands apart.

The Ohlson 38 was designed by Einer Ohlson. Many of the 38s were built or finished in Ohlson’s home country of Sweden, while others like  Zephyr were built and finished at Tyler Yachts in England. When the design was first built in the late 1960s, the imperative was still to create a relatively narrow, easily driven hull that went through the water withe ease. While the rudder and keel are separated, the keel is long enough to provide excellent tracking and directional stability.

The cockpit is secure and comfortable, with storage in lockers and a large lazarette. The side decks are wide with excellent handholds all the way forward. It’s an easy deck to move around on, particularly in a bouncing sea.

Below decks, the interior is beautifully finished, particularly where the owner has rebuilt it. The forepeak, for instance, was gutted and rebuilt and is now a luxurious owner’s cabin. The shower stall to starboard was replaced by a counter and sink. The spaces, and storage, are clearly designed to work at sea.

The original Tyler construction is impressive, with substantial stringers running along the hull sides. Combined with the vinylester solid fiberglass layup of both the hull and decks, this makes the Ohlson 38 is an amazingly strong boat. The entire deck and hull have been thoroughly insulated.

Zephyr ’s owner has had a longstanding relationship with various Ohlson designs, racing and cruising them, dating back to the wooden 35-footers. Zephyr stands as both an outstanding example of craftsmanship and a vision of what a classic design can be. There isn’t a harbor in the world where  Zephyr  wouldn’t garner attention.

• New teak seats and floor in cockpit (2020)
• New electrical panels (2020)
• Current electronics (2018)
• Engine Mounts, transmission and PSS seal replaced (2020)
• New Lewmar Ocean hatches (2018)

Interior Accommodations

Zephy r’s interior is inviting and cozy, with traditional carpentry defining the space. Starting forward is a comfortable V-berth with a fitted, spring mattress. The head is to port and a vanity to starboard, with plenty of storage and room to move around. The main cabin features a settee to starboard and dinette to port, which can extend to accommodate guests at the dinner table or be lowered to create a double berth. Storage is accessible and abundant. The navigation station is to starboard at the base of the companionway with a quarterberth extending aft. The galley is to port.

Spring mattress in forepeak

LED lights throughout

Original Wedgewood china

Fitted pans

Masterflush electric macerating head

Electric raw water pump and sea- strainer

TW Discharger pump

Tank master discharge panel

Force 10 propane 10000 BTU heater

Electronics and Navigation

Autohelm 3000 autopilot

Garmin 3210 Chart plotter with AIS at navigation station

Garmin 3205 Chart plotter at helm

Garmin 180 in forepeak used as anchor watch

Garmin GMR 18 Radar

Garmin network hub

Garmin depth, speed and wind indicator (2018)

(2) ICOM M422 Radio

Shakespeare VHF auto antenna splitter

Shakespeare VHF antenna

Electrical Systems

Blue Seas Vessel Monitoring System 442

Blue Seas 40 Amp P12 battery charger (2020)

Blue Sea 7520 Battery Charger Remote Panel (2020)

Blue Seas Automatic Charging Relay

Blue Sea Battery Disconnect Panel and 12V sub-panel

Blue Sea 12v Distribution Panel

House batteries AGM –  200 amp hours (2019)

Starting battery – AGM – (2015)

Galvanic isolation system

Separated main ground bus

90-watt solar panel

Solar charge controller (2011)

Renewed battery cabling

Mechanical Systems

Yanmar 3GM30F (2000) 2431 hours

New transmission (Yanmar, KM2P) (2020)

New engine mounts and brackets (2020)

Rear Engine PSS seal replaced (2020)

Full PSS replacement (2020)

Racor fuel filter

Lido fuel gauge and sender

New cockpit engine access hatch

Deck and Hull

The deck has been modernized with modern stoppers and winches, but otherwise retains the same character as when she was launched: elegant simplicity and uncompromising quality. The Dorade boxes were built from wood aged in San Francisco from Alameda Shipyards.  The rail mounted propane box was built to extraordinarily tight tolerances and coated with 8 coats of varnish.

Dodger (Custom, 2008)

New teak cockpit seats and floor (2020)

New LPU paint in cockpit

(6) opening ports –

6” Henry Browne Sestrel compass

Engine tachometer, oil gauges at helm

Kiwigrip nonskid and LPU on deck (2018)

Custom helm seat

Hot and cold shower in cockpit

All cockpit teak replaced (2020)

Cockpit combing re-wooded and refinished (2020)

Cockpit well repainted with epoxy

Cockpit drain strainers re-chromed

Gas lifts installed on cockpit hatches

(2) Lewmar Ocean hatches (2018)

“African Queen” sun canvas for cockpit

Full cockpit cushions

Maxwell 1200 windlass (rebuilt 2018)

Anchor washdown on deck

Automatic bilge pump – float

Sails and Rigging

(8) Lewmar D2 stoppers

(2) Lewmar 46ST primary self-tailing winches

(2) Lewmar 36ST cabin top self-tailing winches

Standing rigging renewed (2000)

Backstay replaced (2008)

Harken roller furling

110% furlling headsail

130% furling headsail

Spare mainsail

Working Jib

Miscellaneous and Safety

Fire extinguishers at Nav station and Head

Engine room blower

Magma barbeque

Xinix S-2A Propane gas detector

Whale manual bilge pump in cockpit with renewed bellows

10′ fiberglass RIB with 6hp Mercury outboard and trailer

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Zephyr Yacht Solutions has over 20 years experience in the yachting industry, we bring you superior support every inch of the way.

With over 20 years of expertise, zephyr yacht solutions is renowned for its unwavering commitment to supportive management and appointed agent ashore. owners and captains can expect top-notch operational and financial support with 100% transparency. our seasoned team is dedicated to providing superior service, simplifying complex challenges, and delivering solutions tailored precisely to your specific needs., operating along the east and west coasts of the united states, the bahamas, and boasting an extensive global network of resources, we ensure comprehensive and reliable coverage for all your yachting requirements. at zephyr yacht solutions, our mission is to be your trusted partner, setting the standard for excellence and integrity in the yachting industry., supportive yacht management, exceeding expectations, supporting your needs. exceptional yacht management solutions.

• Designated Person Ashore (DPA)
• Document Management
• Crew Support
• Financial Support and Accounts Payable
• Accounting Reports
• Appointed Agent Services included
• Access to ZeppelinCloud Web App

Appointed Yacht Agent

Providing comprehensive support to ensure yachts are in compliance with governing usa and bahamas authorities.

• 🇺🇸 USA Compliance
• Vessel Entrance | Clearance | PTP
• USA Cruising License
• Regulated International Garbage & Purging
• USA Crew Immigration
• Concierge Services
• Logistics Support
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas Compliance
• Bamhamas Cruising Permit
• Bahamas Charter License
• Bahamas Tourist Visa for certain nationalities
• Shipping Logistics and Customs Clearance

• RECIPROCITY  to Yacht Clubs within the U.S. and around the World
• Enhance your travel Experiences:  Enjoy Yacht Club hospitality while traveling
• Membership to Yachting Club of America (YCA) and Yacht Racing Association (YRA)
• Zephyr Yacht Club promotes: Recreation, community, boating education, cruising, racing, sailing, and waterfront activities
• Low Cost fee structure
• Camaraderie  within the sailing community

Sailing Zephyr

Welcome to Sailing Zephyr

If you like what we are doing and what to join the Zephyr family as we sail around the world, you can support our journey by becoming a Patron. You will get early access to our videos, exclusive content and goodies!

James & Nat

Who are we.

We are an adventurous couple from Australia who bought a sailboat to explore the amazing sites of the world. With zero clue on how to sail, we left our desk jobs, sold everything we had and bolted for Zephyr in the Caribbean. With your support, every week we will share our adventures, hilarious moments and amazing sights from the places we visit.  Along the way, we hope to inspire awareness in marine conservation through the wonderful people we meet and engage in a more sustainable way of living.

What type of boat?

Well that part is easy. Zephyr is a 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43. She's the 3 cabins, 2 heads version with some great upgrades. The story of how we bought Zephyr and the journey she's gone through to becoming our home is much more interesting.

If your interested in knowing more about how Nat and I got Zephyr or you just  want to geek out over boat details, check out the Boat page . Full run down on everything from specs, kit and planned upgrades.

Latest Video

No Engine, No Worries...Time To Sail Off Our Anchor - Ep. 228

Sailing the Infamous Whale Cay Cut to Top 10 Most Beautiful Beach - Ep. 227

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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVE BUSINESS CONSULT (a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION; a.k.a. "ABC LLC"), 19 Vavilova St., Moscow 117997, Russia; Tax ID No. 7736659589 (Russia); Registration Number 1137746390572 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024] (Linked To: PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SBERBANK OF RUSSIA).    "ABC LLC" (a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVE BUSINESS CONSULT; a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION), 19 Vavilova St., Moscow 117997, Russia; Tax ID No. 7736659589 (Russia); Registration Number 1137746390572 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024] (Linked To: PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SBERBANK OF RUSSIA).    LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION (a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVE BUSINESS CONSULT; a.k.a. "ABC LLC"), 19 Vavilova St., Moscow 117997, Russia; Tax ID No. 7736659589 (Russia); Registration Number 1137746390572 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024] (Linked To: PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SBERBANK OF RUSSIA). 

The following changes have been made to OFAC's Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List: 

 ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (a.k.a. AKTIVBIZNESKOLLEKSHN, OOO; a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION; a.k.a. LLC ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION; a.k.a. OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTYU AKTIVBIZNESKOLLEKSHN), d. 19 ul. Vavilova, Moscow 117997, Russia; Executive Order 13662 Directive Determination - Subject to Directive 1; Secondary sanctions risk: Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR 589.201 and/or 589.209; Registration ID 1137746390572 (Russia); For more information on directives, please visit the following link: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/ukraine.aspx#directives [UKRAINE-EO13662] (Linked To: PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SBERBANK OF RUSSIA). -to- LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVE BUSINESS CONSULT (a.k.a. AKTIVBIZNESKOLLEKSHN, OOO; a.k.a. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION; a.k.a. LLC ACTIVEBUSINESSCOLLECTION; a.k.a. OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTYU AKTIVBIZNESKOLLEKSHN; a.k.a. "ABC LLC"), 19 Vavilova St., Moscow 117997, Russia; Executive Order 13662 Directive Determination - Subject to Directive 1; Secondary sanctions risk: Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR 589.201 and/or 589.209; Registration ID 1137746390572 (Russia); Tax ID No. 7736659589 (Russia); For more information on directives, please visit the following link: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/Pages/ukraine.aspx#directives [UKRAINE-EO13662] [RUSSIA-EO14024] (Linked To: PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SBERBANK OF RUSSIA).