STAR TWINKLE 6
IMO 9256987
Updated: 04.08.2025
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
Flag 
Panama
Panama
MMSI
352003519
Call sign
3E5173
Vessel name
STAR TWINKLE 6
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transportation of Iranian crude oil/petroleum products
IMO
9256987
Flag (Current)
unknown
MMSI
Call sign
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (m)
Gross tonnage
DWT
314000
P&I Club
Sanctions
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
Flag Panama
Panama
MMSI
352003519
Call sign
3E5173
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Justification
Vessel information
The vessel is involved in the supply of Iranian oil to China. Since mid-2024, the tanker has transported millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China, including STS transportation with the sanctioned vessel IMO 9197832, which was sanctioned by USA on September 25, 2024 for transporting Iranian oil for the benefit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
On May 08, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on tanker IMO 9256987.
According to GISIS IMO data, as of July 14, 2025, the vessel's flag is unknown.
On May 08, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on tanker IMO 9256987.
According to GISIS IMO data, as of July 14, 2025, the vessel's flag is unknown.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
No
Visited ports
Al Basrah (Iraq), Mina Al Ahmadi (Kuwait), Ras Al Khafji (Saudi Arabia), Ulsan (Republic of Korea), Yangpu (PRC), Yantai (PRC), Zhoushan (PRC), Dong Jia Kou (PRC), Dalian (PRC)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Star Twinkle Shipping Ltd (6463192 / People's Republic of China / 19.01.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Star Twinkle Shipping Ltd (6463192 / People's Republic of China / 19.01.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (19.01.2024)
Former ship names
C. Emperor
Flags (former)
Republic of Korea / PanamaBuild year
2004
Builder (country)
Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
