RICCA

The tanker during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products has been involved since May 2023 in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports in the Black and Baltic Seas, including the use of deceptive practices (disabling AIS, in particular near the russian port of Ust-Luga).
The tanker is affiliated with Hung Phat Maritime Trading (Vietnam), which as of June 05, 2025 is the owner and commercial manager of the vessel and the fleet of which includes three other sanctioned oil tankers IMO 9284594, IMO 9326720, IMO 9374868, which are considered to be part of the shadow fleet of the russian federation.
On May 20, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of the restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation, including for engaging in activities aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, undermining/threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or benefiting from or supporting the government of russia, and participating in the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin, in particular, from russia to a third country.