VOLGONEFT-160

The tanker is engaged in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products.
The tanker calls at the ports of the TOT Crimea of Ukraine.
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company Staxel LLC (TIN 6317116809), which acted as the carrier for the Volgoneft-212 tanker that sank in the Kerch Strait in December 2024 when it was loaded with russian fuel oil, leading to an environmental disaster due to an oil spill.
From July 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting crude oil/petroleum products that originate in russia or are exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33).
On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.