CHEN LU
IMO 9404948
Updated: 22.03.2025
Vessel name
CHEN LU
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
DWT
105272
IMO
9404948
MMSI
351486000
Call sign
3E5987
Flag (Current)
Panama
P&I Club
-
Sanctions
UK 
, EU , Switzerland
, EU , Switzerland
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Captains
IVANOV Mikhail Aleksandrovich
Justification
Vessel information
The tanker during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products is involved in the export of russian crude oil/oil products.
Within the framework of restrictions on the russian shadow fleet, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker on February 24, 2025.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33); promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
Within the framework of restrictions on the russian shadow fleet, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker on February 24, 2025.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33); promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Augusta (Italy), Batangas City (Philippines), Chiba Ko (Japan), Daesan Hang (Republic of Korea), Jurong Island (Singapore), Karachi (Pakistan), Las Palmas (Spain), Merak Mas Terminal (Indonesia), Mina Al Ahmadi (Kuwait), Mina Ash Shuaybah (Kuwait), Ulsan (Republic of Korea), Yangpu (PRC), Yokkaichi (Japan), Primorsk (russia), Kochi (India), Vadinar (India), Mabianzhou (PRC), Ar Ruways (UAE), Pasir Gudang, Johor (Malaysia), Pengerang (Malaysia), Port Rashid (UAE)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Acropora Marine Inc с/о Chang Bai Shan Shipmanagement (6431886 / PRC / 18.09.2023)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Chang Bai Shan Shipmanagement (0064559 / PRC / 22.11.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Chang Bai Shan Shipmanagement (0064559 / PRC / 22.11.2024)
Former ship names
Pro Triumph / Bambu
Build year
2009
Builder (country)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (South Korea)
