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During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas, in particular, with the AIS turned off.
In July 2024, ISM management of the tanker was transferred to Navigenix Shipmanagement LLC (Azerbaijan) from the Moldovan company MRK Shipmanagement SRL. The Moldovan company MRK Shipmanagement SRL, with a number of other Moldovan companies, is involved in the formation of a part of the shadow fleet involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products. The shadow tankers managed by Moldovan companies (Adel Ship Management SRL, BPC Shipmanagement SRL, MRK Shipmanagement SRL, KSN Shipmanagement SRL, OST Shipmanagement SRL, Surt Ship Management SRL, SAL Shipmanagement SRL, FLC Shipmanagement SRL) are transferred to the management of Azerbaijani companies, in particular Dream Island Shipping LLC, Ocean Voyage LLC, Tidal Tech Mariners LLC, Seafaring Savants LLC, VVave Minder Shipmanagement, Triton Technical Services LLC, Navigenix Shipmanagement LLC, Nautilus Fleet Management LLC, Harbor Harmony Shipmanagement, and others.
Since March 2025, the commercial and ISM-manager of the tanker has been changed to Aqua Fleet Management LLC (Azerbaijan).
The tanker is also affiliated with Harry Victor Ship Management and Operation LLC, a sanctioned company, which is sanctioned by USA for providing material assistance, sponsorship or financial, material or technological support to Triliance Petrochemical Co. Limited, which is involved in the sale of Iranian petrochemical products. Harry Victor Ship Management and Operation LLC managed the tanker in 2020-2023.
On February 24, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation.
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) (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2025, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 30, 2025, New Zealand has imposed sanctions on the tanker.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.