Shadow Fleet

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to third countries.
In September 2025, the tanker transported more than 99,700 tons of russian crude oil from the Sheshkharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk (russia) to India. The cargo was shipped by the russian company Russneft. The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex, the endpoint of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under US sanctions) — a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian company Transneft (TIN 7706061801).
In May 2026, the vessel exported more than 628,000 barrels of petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to third countries.
In September 2025, the tanker transported more than 99,700 tons of crude oil from the Sheskharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk (russian federation) to India. The cargo was shipped by the russian company Russneft.
The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace considers the tanker to be part of a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In 2026, the tanker will be used to transport russian crude oil from the ports of Novorossiysk, Ust-Luga, and Primorsk to India, and petroleum products from the port of Primorsk to China.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved since 2025 in the export of russian Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk in the interests of PJSC Surgutneftegaz, russian petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga in the interests of PJSC Oil Company Rosneft.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in 2025 in the export of russian ESPO crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to the PRC.
Specifically, between January and June 2026, the vessel shipped nearly 7 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino for export to China; the sellers of the russian liquid cargoes were JSC "Nezavisimaya Neftegazovaya Kompaniya" (TIN 7704233903), PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" (TIN 7706107510), and PJSC "Surgutneftegaz" (TIN 8602060555).
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker was involved in 2025 in the export of russian crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China, India, and other third countries.
Specifically, from January until June 2026, the vessel exported more than 5.18 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China, India, and the Philippines.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products.
On April 16, 2025, the US imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting Iranian oil to the Chinese oil refinery Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker has been involved in the transport of Iranian oil and, since russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has begun, it has been used to transport russian crude oil and petroleum products.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Al-Qatirji, which used its fleet, including the tanker IMO 9198094, to transport Iranian oil, in particular to China and Syria, on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force and the Houthis. The Panamanian company Bluespectrum Shipping SA is the registered owner and commercial manager of the vessel. On November 14, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the owner and commercial manager of the tanker—Bluespectrum Shipping SA—for providing material assistance, sponsorship, or financial, material, or technological support, as well as goods or services to Al-Qatirji or in support of it.
On November 14, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker as property in which the sanctioned company Bluespectrum Shipping SA has an interest.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian Pars crude oil through STS transfers with a vessel of the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company, a subsidiary of the National Iranian Petroleum Company, which is managed by the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum. Sanctioned Iranian tankers rely on ship-to-ship transfers outside of jurisdictional port limits with non-sanctioned vessels to transport petroleum to foreign customers, obfuscating the oil’s Iranian origin.
The tanker transported numerous shipments of Iranian oil to China.
On February 24, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil using deceptive practices, including manipulation of AIS to conceal attempts to transport Iranian crude oil. The tanker is also involved in the export of russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products.
On March 13, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on Sun Science International Co. Limited, the owner, operator and manager of the tanker, in connection with its activities in the oil sector of the Iranian economy.
On March 13, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker as a property in which Sun Science International Co. Limited has an interest.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas, using deceptive, high-risk shipping practices (such as turning off the AIS in the Gulf of Finland).
In February 2026, the tanker exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude from the port of Primorsk to Turkey.
In March 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude from the "Sheshkharis" terminal in the port of Novorossiysk, the seller of russian liquid cargo is Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the United Kingdom on December 18, 2025, for activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is part of a network of companies linked to the "2Rivers Group," which is considered one of the largest operators of the shadow fleet in the world and the largest trader in russian crude oil.
In May 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the Sheshkharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk, specifically on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in transporting Iranian crude oil, exporting russian crude oil from russian ports in the Baltic Sea and the Pacific region to third countries, and engaging in deceptive, high-risk shipping practices (AIS manipulation/spoofing).
The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace classifies the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world via the Baltic Sea and the Kadetsky Channel area in the Bay of Mecklenburg, posing a threat to the surrounding environment.
The tanker resorted to manipulating its AIS signal while loading crude oil from Sirri Island (Iran) in August 2021, as well as falsifying its MMSI, posing as another vessel, while unloading Iranian oil in Banyas (Syria) in September 2021. In particular, during the unloading of Iranian oil in Banyas (Syria) in September 2021, according to AIS data, the vessel was anchored west of the Cypriot STS transfer zone, while simultaneously sending AIS messages from Spain.
Since russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 100 vessels that previously helped Iran export oil are now helping russia transport russian crude oil and petroleum products.
Many tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil to countries such as China are also involved in Venezuelan trade, including tanker IMO 9183271. On June 11, 2022, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year cooperation agreement to expand ties in the oil and petrochemical industries, as well as in the military and economic spheres. Since then, bilateral ties have begun to develop. Most cargo is transported by ships belonging to the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) in both directions. A significant number of ships flying under foreign (non-Iranian) flags are also involved in this trade.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, including through deceptive and high-risk shipping practices such as disabling AIS, particularly in the area of the russian port of Ust-Luga.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.