Shadow Fleet

The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude oil / petroleum products.
The vessel is also involved in the transport of iranian crude oil / petroleum products.
On March 20, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of restrictions targeting Iran’s shadow fleet.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine 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 crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas, primarily to India, Turkey, and China, on behalf of the largest russian oil companies.
Specifically, in February 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to Turkey.
In November 2025, the tanker exported over 826,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to Turkey.
In September 2025, the vessel exported over 722,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to Turkey; the seller of the cargo was PJSC "Lukoil."
In June 2025, the tanker exported nearly 706,000 barrels of crude oil from the port of Primorsk to Turkey on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
In April 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the Port of Novorossiysk to India; the seller of the cargo was PJSC "Rosneft."
In February 2025, the tanker transported nearly 706,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
In October 2024, the tanker exported over 1 million barrels of Varandey crude oil from the floating storage facility IMO 9217979 to India on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
In May 2024, the tanker exported more than 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the Port of Novorossiysk to China; the seller of the cargo was PJSC "Lukoil."
In January 2024, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India; the seller of the cargo was PJSC "Rosneft."
The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace classifies the tanker as part of the "shadow fleet" of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and pose a threat to the environment.
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 February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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 Urals crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea to third countries.
In particular, in December 2025, the tanker exported russian Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India.
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.

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 crude oil from russian ports in the pacific region via ship-to-ship transfers with other tankers, in particular IMO 9281009 in the Zarubino area (russia).
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian, russian, and Venezuelan crude oil/petroleum products.
In January 2025, the tanker exported russian wet cargo from the russian port of Ust-Luga to Singapore.
The vessel is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil, including more than 700,000 barrels of Iranian crude oil during STS transshipment in the EOPL area of Singapore from the sanctioned tanker IMO 9284582, which loaded this cargo on the island of Kharg (Iran).
Many tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil to countries such as China are also involved in Venezuelan trade, including tanker IMO 9247986. 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 November 20, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/petroleum products, as well as iranian crude oil, including through STS transfers with sanctioned tankers.
In August 2025, tanker IMO 9251822 loaded Iranian crude oil from sanctioned vessel IMO 9328716 in the eastern zone of the Port of Singapore (EOPL).
On November 20, 2025, the US imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions on the russian 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.