The vessel is involved in the transportation of LNG modules for the second production line of the large-capacity Arctic LNG-2 project of the sanctioned company Novatek, which is engaged in natural gas production and liquefied natural gas production on the Gydansky Peninsula. In May 2024, as part of the application of restrictions to entities involved in expanding russia's future electricity production and export capabilities in strategic industries, USA provided maritime logistics and construction support for russian energy projects, two vessels of the sanctioned shipping company CFU Shipping Co Limited (Hong Kong), including the 'Hunter Star', were sanctioned. In June 2024, EU sanctions were imposed on the vessel. On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with promoting, supporting actions or policies aimed at the operation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of LNG modules for the second production line of the large-capacity Arctic LNG-2 project of the sanctioned company Novatek, which is engaged in natural gas production and liquefied natural gas production on the Gydansky Peninsula. In May 2024, as part of the application of restrictions to entities involved in expanding russia's future electricity production and export capabilities in strategic industries, USA provided maritime logistics and construction support for russian energy projects, are involved in the transportation of highly specialised liquefied natural gas modules and equipment based on gravity structures (GBS), sanctions were imposed on two vessels of the sanctioned shipping company CFU Shipping Co Limited (Hong Kong), including the vessel "Nan Feng Zhi Xing".