Shadow Fleet

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports.
In particular, in June 2024, the tanker transported russian petroleum products from the port of Tuapse to Turkey in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft." In August 2024, the vessel transported russian petroleum products from the port of Tuapse to the port of Benghazi (Libya) in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft." In September 2024, the tanker transported russian petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga to Indonesia (Karimun) on behalf of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft."
The vessel is also involved in the transportation of iranian oil and petroleum products.

During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the VLCC tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products, in particular, through STS transfers near European countries.
In particular, the tanker carried out STS transmissions with the sanctioned tanker IMO 9419448 in July 2024 in the Gulf of Lakonikos (Greece), which left the russian port of Ust-Luga on June 23, 2024. There are also STS transmissions in the Laconikos Gulf (Greece) with the super tanker IMO 9402732, affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, one of the leading operators of the so-called "shadow" fleet involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/petroleum products in 2022-2023 under Western sanctions. The super tanker IMO 9402732 carries out STS transmissions with tankers delivering russian crude oil/petroleum products, in particular from russian ports in the Black Sea. Earlier, there were STS transmissions in the Laconikos Gulf with the tanker IMO 9144782 of the shadow fleet built in 1997, which is also involved in the transportation of Iranian oil.
Transshipment of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin by STS method allows to conceal the ownership and origin of the cargo, legalize their supply to EU countries, USA and other countries. In turn, the sale of crude oil/petroleum products on the world market allows accumulating significant financial resources in the state budget of the russian federation, which are used, among other things, to build up the military potential of the aggressor state and to provide material support for russia's military operations on the territory of Ukraine.
The tanker is also involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products.
On May 19, 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Black and Baltic Seas.
Specifically, in March 2026, the vessel exported over 674,000 barrels of petroleum products from the port of Taman to Singapore; the cargo seller was PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" (under sanctions of the US, Canada, the EU, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine).
In December 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the port of Novorossiysk to India. The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex and the terminus of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under U.S. sanctions)—a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian PJSC Transneft (TIN 7706061801),
In October 2025, the tanker exported 720,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India on behalf of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
In August 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India.
The vessel is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the profits from which are one of the most important sources of revenue for the aggressor state’s budget.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, was involved in the export of russian crude oil in 2023.
Specifically, in January 2023, the vessel exported over 711,000 barrels of russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China.
The tanker is also involved in the export of Iranian oil and petroleum products, specifically on behalf of the sanctioned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). The National Iranian Oil Company is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world and is controlled by the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum. NIOC and its subsidiaries conduct exploration, production, transportation, refining, and export of oil and natural gas in Iran. The oil deals of NIOC, including those of its subsidiaries, are used to generate profits for the IRGC-QF (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and Hizballah.
On March 6, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker.
Since April 29, 2026, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China.
Specifically, in May and twice in June 2023, the tanker exported more than 2.17 million barrels of ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China; the seller of the russian liquid cargo was PJSC "Rosneft Oil Company."
In April 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions targeting the Russian shadow fleet.

During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas on behalf of the largest russian oil companies.
Specifically, in January 2024, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Varandey crude oil from the floating storage facility IMO 9217979 to India on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
In July 2023, the tanker exported nearly 700,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India; the seller of the wet cargo was PJSC "Surgutneftegaz."
In June 2023, the tanker exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the port of Novorossiysk to China; the seller of the wet cargo was PJSC "Rosneft."
In May 2023, the vessel exported over 776,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to Turkey; the seller of the cargo was PJSC "Rosneft Oil Company."
The vessel is also involved in the transportation of Iranian oil.
On April 24, 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting Iranian oil to China.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions targeting the russian shadow fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian Urals crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea, in particular to India.
In October 2025, the tanker exported more than 716,000 barrels of Urals oil from the port of Primorsk to India in the interests of PJSC Rosneft.
In December 2025, the tanker exported over 716,000 barrels of Urals oil 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. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is the largest exporter of russian crude oil in the shadow network of russian oil traders — the 2Rivers Group (Coral Energy) network, in which several azerbaijani traders, Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub, Talat Safarov, and Ahmed Kerimov have key roles.
Since July 2025, the tanker has been managed by Nautikraft Forge LLC (Azerbaijan), which is part of a network of companies incorporated in Azerbaijan to manage a group of tankers belonging to the russian shadow fleet. In particular, Nautikraft Forge LLC managed the sanctioned tanker IMO 9185528.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker was involved in the export of russian ESPO crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China during the oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products.
In December 2025, the tanker exported several shipments of russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to the sanctioned company Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co Ltd (China). The seller of the cargo was 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. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is the largest exporter of russian crude oil in the shadow network of russian oil traders, the 2Rivers Group (Coral Energy), in which several Azerbaijani traders, Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub, Talat Safarov, and Ahmed Kerimov.
In February and twice in March 2026, the vessel exported over 2.124 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil to China from the port of Kozmino; the seller of the russian wet cargo was Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC.
In May 2026, the tanker exported over 708,000 barrels of russian ESPO crude oil to India from the port of Kozmino; the sellers of the russian wet cargo were PJSC Oil Company Rosneft and PJSC Surgutneftegaz.
Since August 2025, the vessel has been owned and operated by Seazen Shipping Co Ltd, a one-vessel company incorporated on June 12, 2025, in Hong Kong.
On April 29, 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 has been involved since 2025 in the export of russian ESPO crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to the PRC.
Specifically, from January until June 2026, the tanker exported nearly 6 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil to China and the Philippines; the sellers of nearly 3 million barrels of russian crude oil were PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft," PJSC "Surgutneftegaz", as well as Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the UK on December 18, 2025, for activities in the russian energy sector. 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 of russian crude oil.
On April 29, 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/petroleum products, has been involved since 2025 in the export of russian ESPO crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to the PRC.
Specifically, from January until June 2026, the tanker transported nearly 7 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil for export to China. Among the sellers of russian wet cargo are PJSC Oil Company Rosneft, PJSC Surgutneftegaz, and Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the United Kingdom on December 18, 2025, for its 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 of russian crude oil.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

Starting in 2023, the tanker has been making calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular to the port of Komysh-Burun in November 2023 and March 2025. The vessel is likely involved in the transshipment and transportation of russian crude oil and petroleum products.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period when the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products were in effect, the tanker was involved in the export of russian petroleum products from russian ports in the Pacific region to the PRC.
The vessel is also involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil.
On March 20, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting Iranian oil.
Since April 29, 2026, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions targeting the russian shadow fleet.