HENG TAI

The tanker is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/oil products, in particular, in violation of the G7+ oil embargo, to the Laconic Gulf (Greece) in June 2024. The vessel called at a russian port, where the price of oil was constantly trading above the price cap.
The vessel is affiliated with Hengtai Shipping Limited, which was sanctioned by the 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 Hengtai Shipping Limited has an interest.
On May 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions, which enter into force on May 21, 2025, on the tanker for the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On June 03, 2025, the sanctions imposed by Switzerland on the vessel came into force.