Shadow Fleet

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.

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 crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea and the Pacific region, primarily to People's Republic of China and India.
In particular, in December 2025, the tanker transported more than 713,000 barrels of russian Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to Turkey in the interests of REDWOOD GLOBAL SUPPLY FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the UK on December 18, 2025, for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. In February 2026, the vessel exported nearly 714,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India on behalf of REDWOOD GLOBAL SUPPLY FZ-LLC.
On April 29, 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/petroleum products, the tanker is systematically involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas, including the use of deceptive practices (conducting dark activities near the russian ports of Ust-Luga, Novorossiysk, Tuapse, in the area south of the Kerch Strait).
In April-May 2023, the tanker was involved in the export of russian fuel oil (almost 85 thousand tons) from the russian port of Tuapse, where the production complex belonging to the sanctioned PJSC Rosneft Oil Company, the Tuapse Oil Refinery with a sea terminal, is located. The sender of the cargo was the sanctioned russian Rosneft, and the recipient was Guron Trading Limited (Hong Kong), which was sanctioned by the United States in January 2025 as part of the restrictions on traders of russian oil.
In September 2025, the tanker exported nearly 90,000 tons of russian petroleum products from the port of Tuapse to Turkey. The cargo was shipped by Rosneft.
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.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On April, 2026, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since May 22, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil to third countries.
The vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports.
In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea.
According to GISIS IMO, as of early July 2025, the vessel's flag is marked as "Guinea False".
In 2025, the tanker is involved in commodity transportation in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia area without port calls.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period when the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products are in effect, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil and petroleum products.
The vessel is also involved in transporting Iranian and Venezuelan oil.
On January 9, 2026, the US imposed sanctions on tankers for transporting Venezuelan oil / petroleum products.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil, petroleum products, or mineral products originating in or exported from russia, and for practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).

Agrotech-TM LLC (TIN 7701696050) is the registered owner of the vessel. Under the russian public procurement system, Agrotech-TM LLC is a supplier of petroleum products for the needs of the Ministry of Defense, the Federal Service of National Guard Troops, and institutions of the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation. Based on contractual agreements, Agrotech-TM LLC supplies TS-1/RT aviation fuel for the needs of the aircraft manufacturing companies of the russian state corporation "Rostec", specifically for:
- JSC "S.V. Ilyushin Aviation Complex" (TIN 7714027882, subject to sanctions by the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, the EU, New Zealand, Japan, Ukraine), which is the lead enterprise of the transport aviation division of PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation" (TIN 7708619320), the developer of the Il-76MD-90A heavy transport aircraft, the Il-78M-90A aerial refueling aircraft, the Il-114-300 and Il-103 passenger aircraft, the Il-96-400M wide-body aircraft, and special-purpose aircraft;
- JSC "G.M. Beriev Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex" (TIN 6154028021, subject to sanctions by the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, the EU, New Zealand, Japan, and Ukraine) — the leading russian enterprise in the field of seaplane aviation and the development of special-purpose aviation systems, specializing in the production of seaplanes and-amphibious aircraft, testing and introducing prototype aircraft into serial production, integrating radar surveillance and guidance systems, modernizing and testing the A-50, A-100, and Tu-95MSM aircraft, as well as the training and preparation of flight and technical personnel, among other activities.
The manager of the tanker is the russian shipping company Valkur LLC (INN 2536252444), which, as of September 2026, is subject to sanctions by the EU and Switzerland.
Valkur LLC is the technical manager of vessels IMO 9255268, IMO 9255268, and IMO 9356610. These vessels lack adequate civil liability insurance and engage in ship-to-ship transfers, as well as manipulation of Automatic Identification Systems while transporting crude oil or petroleum products exported from russia. Thus, Valkur LLC operates vessels that transport crude oil or petroleum products exported from russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)..
As of July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia and practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).
On October 8, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on this vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker is engaged in providing bunkering services to marine vessels that, as of July 24, 2026, are subject to EU sanctions, among others.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker is engaged in providing bunkering services to marine vessels that, as of July 24, 2026, are subject to EU sanctions, among others.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker is engaged in providing bunkering services to marine vessels that, as of July 24, 2026, are subject to EU sanctions, among others.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 1, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker is engaged in providing bunkering services to marine vessels that, as of July 24, 2026, are subject to EU sanctions, among others.
The vessel is owned, managed, and operated by a single company—Cev-Kor Gemi Ikmal Hizmetleri Tasimacilik Insaat Reklam Turizm Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti.—a diversified Turkish trading and service company whose name spans areas such as ship supply, transportation, construction, advertising, and tourism, and does not indicate a specialization exclusively in shipping.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker is engaged in providing bunkering services to marine vessels that, as of July 24, 2026, are subject to EU sanctions, among others.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

Agrotech-TM LLC (TIN 7701696050) is the registered owner of the vessel. Under the russian public procurement system, Agrotech-TM LLC is a supplier of petroleum products for the needs of the Ministry of Defense, the Federal Service of National Guard Troops, and institutions of the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation. Based on contractual agreements, Agrotech-TM LLC supplies TS-1/RT aviation fuel for the needs of the aircraft manufacturing companies of the russian state corporation "Rostec", specifically for:
- JSC "S.V. Ilyushin Aviation Complex" (TIN 7714027882, subject to sanctions by the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, the EU, New Zealand, Japan, Ukraine), which is the lead enterprise of the transport aviation division of PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation" (TIN 7708619320), the developer of the Il-76MD-90A heavy transport aircraft, the Il-78M-90A aerial refueling aircraft, the Il-114-300 and Il-103 passenger aircraft, the Il-96-400M wide-body aircraft, and special-purpose aircraft;
- JSC "G.M. Beriev Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex" (TIN 6154028021, subject to sanctions by the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, the EU, New Zealand, Japan, and Ukraine) — the leading russian enterprise in the field of seaplane aviation and the development of special-purpose aviation systems, specializing in the production of seaplanes and-amphibious aircraft, testing and introducing prototype aircraft into serial production, integrating radar surveillance and guidance systems, modernizing and testing the A-50, A-100, and Tu-95MSM aircraft, as well as the training and preparation of flight and technical personnel, among other activities.
The manager of the tanker is the russian shipping company Valkur LLC (INN 2536252444), which, as of September 2026, is subject to sanctions by the EU and Switzerland.
Valkur LLC is the technical manager of vessels IMO 9255268, IMO 9255268, and IMO 9356610. These vessels lack adequate civil liability insurance and engage in ship-to-ship transfers, as well as manipulation of Automatic Identification Systems while transporting crude oil or petroleum products exported from russia. Thus, Valkur LLC operates vessels that transport crude oil or petroleum products exported from russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)..
As of July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia and practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).
On October 8, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on this vessel.