Shadow Fleet

The tanker during the period of the G7+ embargo and price-cap policy on russian crude oil / oil products is involved in the export of russian crude oil / petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea and the Pacific region mainly to China and India, and resorts to the practice of turning off the AIS signal, conducting so-called 'dark activities' at sea.
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.
The tanker calls at russian ports that are leading in the export of russian oil by the shadow fleet - ports in the Baltic Sea, the Pacific region, delivering oil to the countries that import the most russian crude oil through the shadow fleet - China, India.
russia's 'shadow fleet' continues to generate multibillion-dollar revenues for the kremlin bypassing sanctions, disguising its activities under the flags of third countries, using complex schemes to conceal owners, and poses significant environmental safety threats with significant economic costs to coastal countries and/or the international community due to the outdated and inadequate insurance of shadow fleet tankers.
On December 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transportation of oil or oil products originating in russia or from russia to a third country.
On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since May 21 and June 3, 2025, the EU and Switzerland have imposed sanctions on tankers transporting crude oil / petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, 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.
In June 2025, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since September 12, 2025, New Zealand has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On January 20-21, 2026, the US Southern Command seized a tanker in the Caribbean Sea. The vessel is accused of violating sanctions and transporting Venezuelan oil in circumvention of restrictions.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.

During the oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products in 2023, the tanker is involved in the export of russian petroleum products (ligroin, gas oil).
Since January 2024, the tanker has been involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil/petroleum products (hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian bitumen, fuel oil, ligroin).
On December 18, 2025, the US imposed sanctions on the tanker.

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 and petroleum products from russian Black Sea ports.
From January 2024 to August 2025, the tanker was affiliated with the sanctioned company Eco Max FZE (UAE), which manages tankers linked to illegal shipments of Iranian oil.
In October 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker as property in which the sanctioned company Eco Max FZE has an interest.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian petroleum products from russian ports in the Pacific region (specifically the port of Nakhodka) to the PRC in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
The tanker is also involved in the transport of Iranian crude oil / petroleum products. From August 2023 to October 2024, the tanker was affiliated with Barco Ship Management Inc. (Marshall Islands). On July 18, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on Barco Ship Management Inc. as part of the Sa’id al-Jamal network involved in supplying Iranian goods, including oil, to the Houthis.
On July 18, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as property in which Barco Ship Management Inc. has an interest.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of restrictions targeting the russian shadow fleet.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil / petroleum products.
Additionally, the vessel was involved in the export of russian crude oil / petroleum products from russian ports in the Black Sea in 2024, during the period when the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products were in effect.
The tanker was affiliated, between October 2023 and May 2024, with the sanctioned company Oceanlink Maritime DMCC (UAE), which is part of the vast shipping empire of Iranian oil magnate and major arms supplier to russia, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
On April 4, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting Iranian commodities.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions on the russian shadow fleet.

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 9258870, to transport Iranian oil, in particular to China and Syria, on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force and the Houthis.
On November 14, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

Tanker during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas to third countries, in particular in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft", PJSC "Surgutneftegaz".
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian petroleum products to third countries.
In particular, in January 2025, the tanker exported russian petroleum products from the port of Vysotsk to a third country in the interests of PJSC "Lukoil". In April 2025, the vessel exported russian petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga to Venezuela. In October 2025, the tanker exported russian petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga to India. In December 2025, the vessel exported russian petroleum products from the port of Primorsk to Brazil.
The tanker is affiliated with the Turkish company Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS, which managed the vessel from December 2023 to March 2024. Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS is one of the top three Turkish operators that transported hundreds of millions of barrels of russian crude oil and petroleum products in 2023.
In March 2024, management of the tanker was transferred to the Turkish company Sand Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Sand Gemi Isletmeciligi AS shares the same legal address as two other Turkish ship managers, Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS and Tokyo Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Eight tankers belonging to these companies were managed by Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS in 2023 and early 2024, and one by the sanctioned Beks Gemi Isletmeciligi ve Tic. Sand Gemi Isletmeciligi AS is associated with the management of oil tankers, which are considered as part of the russian shadow fleet and to which western sanctions were applied for the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin from russia to third countries.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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, including via STS transfers.
On June 20, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker for supplying petroleum products to the port of Ras Isa (Yemen) in circumvention of sanctions restrictions.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions imposed on the russian shadow fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU 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 Pacific region, in particular to the PRC.
The vessel has also been involved in the transport of iranian crude oil and petroleum products.
The vessel is affiliated with the sanctioned company Al-Qatirji, which is involved in the export of millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil to Syria and East Asia, including the PRC, for the purpose of financing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force. Al-Qatirji uses a fleet of oil tankers, including the vessel IMO 9305609, to export Iranian oil and petroleum products.
On November 14, 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian petroleum products to third countries.
Specifically, in January, February, and March 2025, the vessel exported russian petroleum products from the port of Ust-Luga to Egypt in the interests of PJSC Novatek.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the Pacific region, in particular to the PRC and India, in the interests of PJSC "Surgutneftegaz" and PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
The vessel is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the revenues from which are one of the most important sources of income for the aggressor state’s budget.
On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.