AULIS
IMO 9233765
Updated: 05.06.2026
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Vessel name
PAZ
Flag
Mozambique
MMSI
Call sign
Vessel name
AULIS
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
IMO
9233765
Flag (Current)
unknown
MMSI
Call sign
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (m)
274
Gross tonnage (t)
81310
DWT (t)
159999
P&I Club
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
PAZ
Flag
Mozambique
MMSI
Call sign
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Masters

Zhang Minghua
People's Republic of China
12.07.1982
Justification
Vessel information
During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and price-cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products, the tanker ss involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports in the Baltic, Black Seas, and Pacific regions. The vessel called at a russian port, where the price of oil was constantly trading above the price cap. The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
The vessel is affiliated with Noblefu Company Limited, which was sanctioned by USA on January 10, 2025 for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy.
On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel, which is considered to be part of the shadow fleet, as a property in which Noblefu Company Limited has an interest.
According to GISIS IMO data as of July 15, 2025, the vessel's registration name is AULIS, and the flag is designated as "Curacao False".
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.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.
The vessel is affiliated with Noblefu Company Limited, which was sanctioned by USA on January 10, 2025 for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy.
On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel, which is considered to be part of the shadow fleet, as a property in which Noblefu Company Limited has an interest.
According to GISIS IMO data as of July 15, 2025, the vessel's registration name is AULIS, and the flag is designated as "Curacao False".
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.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Ambarli (Turkey), Ningbo (PRC), Novorossiysk (russia), Tianjin (PRC), Yalta (Ukraine), Port Said (Egypt), Suez (Egypt), Beirut (Lebanon), Kozmino (russia), Dongjiakou (PRC), Primorsk (russia), Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), Bedi Bunder (India), Adabiya (Egypt), Visakhapatnam (India), Jamnagar- Sikka (India), Gibraltar (Gibraltar), Sohar (Oman), Icdas (Turkey), Yantai (PRC)
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Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Rptd Sold Undisclosed Interest (10.01.2025)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Rptd Sold Undisclosed Interest (10.01.2025)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (14.03.2025)
Former ship names
Euro Sea / Calm Sea / Nordic Cosmos
Flags (former)
Build year
2003
Builder (country)
Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
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