The tanker is involved in the export of sanctioned russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports in the Pacific region, mainly to China. The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian crude oil around the world and threatening the environment. On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. On February 24, 2025, as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet, the EU imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33) (sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).