Shadow Fleet

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since October 2025 to export russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas to India, China, Turkey, and other third countries.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since 2026 to export russian crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea to India.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since 2026 to export russian crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea to India.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.
In September 2026, the tanker transferred its flag to the russian federation.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since 2026 to export russian crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea to India.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since October 2025 to export russian crude oil from the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk to India.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.

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 vessel exported nearly 90,000 tons of russian petroleum products from the port of Tuapse to Turkey.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On July 29, 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting Iranian crude oil.

The tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil/petroleum products.
The tanker is linked to sanctioned companies Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), which managed the vessel in 2022-2024. Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE) are the part of the vast shipping empire of Iranian oil magnate and major arms supplier to russia Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, former minister of defense of Iran and chief political advisor to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Since May 21 and June 3, 2025, the EU and Switzerland, respectively, have imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from rRussia, using irregular shipping practices with a high degree of risk, as specified in Resolution A.1192(33) of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization.
On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On July 29, 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting Iranian crude oil.

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).

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.