OCTANS
IMO 9224295
Updated: 18.10.2024
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
OCTANS
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transportation of Iranian oil
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9224295
MMSI
668116213
Call sign
S9A15
Flag (Current)
Sao Tome and Principe
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
Provide additional information
Justification
Vessel information
The tanker is affiliated with Celia Armas Ltd, a Hong Kong-based company, which was sanctioned by USA on October 11, 2024 pursuant to EO 13846 for engaging in a significant number of transactions involving the purchase, acquisition, sale, transportation or marketing of crude oil or petroleum products from Iran. According to the American human rights group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which monitors Iran-related tanker traffic using satellite data, the vessel was involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and switched to transporting russian oil. Since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 90 vessels that previously helped Tehran export Iranian export oil are now helping russia transport russian oil/oil products. In May 2022, UANI first predicted that russia would turn to a 'ghost armada' to ensure oil flows to its Chinese partner.
On October 11, 2024, the USA imposed sanctions on the tanker as a property in which Celia Armas Ltd has an interest.
On October 11, 2024, the USA imposed sanctions on the tanker as a property in which Celia Armas Ltd has an interest.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Unknown
Visited ports
Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), Tanjung Pengeli (Malaysia), Sungai Linggi (Malaysia), Gamcheon (Republic of Korea)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Celia Armas Ltd (6420688 / Hong Kong / 01.08.2023)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Celia Armas Ltd (6420688 / Hong Kong / 01.08.2023)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Huming Owe Co Ltd (0023232 / Hong Kong / 14.08.2024)
Former ship names
Judy Ii / Tian Ying Zuo / Alter Ego I / Alter Ego / Antonis
Flags (former)
Greece / Marshall Islands / Liberia / Panama / Honduras
Build year
2001
Builder (country)
Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (South Korea)
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