New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has informed shipowners and operators that its ports will not receive any vessel sanctioned by the US, UN, the UK and the European Union, said two people aware of the development.

In an advisory to shipowners, operations, charterers and other port users, the company said it remains committed to strict adherence to international sanctions laws and compliance frameworks, one of the two people mentioned above.

The move is aimed at safeguarding "the legal and commercial interests of the port", the person said. No sanctioned ship would be permitted entry, berthing, or use of any port services and facilities, the operators have been told.

Adani Group did not immediately respond...