TASSOS

Since February 2023, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian Urals crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas, primarily to India and China, on behalf of russia’s largest oil companies, PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" and PJSC "Surgutneftegaz".
In February 2023, the vessel was sold by Frontline (New York, USA, whose majority owner is shipping billionaire John Fredriksen) to an unknown company, Bay Global Maritime Inc., registered in Liberia, which was registered as the vessel’s owner and commercial manager.
In June 2023, the Turkish company Pier Denizcilik Ve Ticaret Ltd, incorporated on May 26, 2023, became the vessel’s safety manager. Pier Denizcilik Ve Ticaret Ltd managed the safety of two oil tankers affiliated with the sanctioned PJSC "Sovcomflot"—russia’s largest state-owned shipping company providing services and support for offshore hydrocarbon production, as well as the transportation of russian oil, petroleum products, and liquefied gas.
As of September 2024, management of the tanker was transferred to The Zulu Ships Management & Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC (UAE). The Zulu Ships Management & Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC is part of the shipping empire of Iranian oil magnate and major arms supplier to the Russian Federation, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9408695 as part of restrictions targeting the shipping empire of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
On October 24 and December 13, 2025, the EU and Switzerland, respectively, imposed sanctions on the vessel IMO 9408695 in connection with the transport of crude oil/petroleum products or mineral products originating in or exported from russia, as well as the engagement in high-risk shipping practices as defined by Resolution A.1192 (33) of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of restrictions targeting the russian shadow fleet.
On February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On June 12, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.