The vessel has been implicated in the export of grain from Port Sevastopol (TOT of Crimea, Ukraine) to Venezuela with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) disabled. Since 20 May 2024, it has remained in the anchorage area of Port Puerto Cabello with AIS enabled but was likely denied docking due to its inclusion in the European Union’s 14th sanctions package.
The vessel is owned by the designated russian transport company TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект"), which specialises in maritime freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to ports in the Far North and along the Arctic coast, facilitates cargo flows to Europe and Asia, and operates an unrestricted-navigation dry cargo fleet with a deadweight capacity of 7,000–12,000 tons. The company transports general, groupage, mixed, and oversized cargoes, special machinery, equipment, and containerised goods, and holds a licence for the carriage of dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC and 15 of its vessels, including vessel IMO 9079169, for transporting weapons to the russian federation on behalf of the company.
In June 2024, the European Union imposed sanctions on vessel IMO 9079169 for its role in grain theft schemes involving Ukrainian grain.
On 17 October 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel for promoting or supporting actions or policies that undermine or threaten the economic existence or food security of Ukraine (including the transportation of stolen Ukrainian grain), or that harm the preservation of Ukraine’s cultural heritage (including the transportation of stolen Ukrainian cultural property).
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On November 25, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of russian petroleum products.
The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC for the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including "NP Dikson".
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 19, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since January 13, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel IMO 9183831.
On May 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions, which will enter into force on May 21, 2025, on the tanker for the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
Since June 3, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by the designated russian transport company TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект"), which specialises in maritime freight transportation via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, operates an unlimited-navigation dry cargo fleet with a deadweight capacity of 7,000– 12,000 tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed, and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, and containerised cargo, and holds a licence to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC for the transportation of weapons for the russian federation by the company’s vessels, and also designated 15 of the company’s vessels, including RZK Constanta.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is involved in schemes of grain theft from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories, with its AIS signal deactivated. Specifically, in January 2026, the vessel transported 20,000 tons of wheat from the port of Sevastopol and delivered the grain to the port of Latakia (Syria). The vessel’s AIS was turned off on December 25, 2026, at 05:19 UTC off the coast of Turkey.
The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
The company TK Northern Project LLC is involved in transporting weapons for the benefit of the russian federation using its own fleet.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel ІМО 9202053.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.
On August 14, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including the "Siberia".
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine (Sevastopol, Feodosiya) and is involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain.
On August 14, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel ІМО 9086253.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by the designated russian transport company TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект"), which specialises in maritime freight transport via the Northern Sea Route. The company provides year-round cargo delivery to ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, facilitates cargo flows to Europe and Asia, and operates an unrestricted-navigation dry cargo fleet with a deadweight capacity of 7,000– 12,000 tonnes. It transports general, groupage, mixed, and oversized cargo, special machinery, equipment, and containerised goods, and holds a licence to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC for transporting weapons to russia using the company’s vessels. Sanctions were also imposed on 15 of its vessels, including the Taimyr.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by the designated russian transport company TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект"), which specialises in maritime freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to ports in the Far North and along the Arctic coast, facilitates cargo flows to Europe and Asia, and operates an unrestricted-navigation dry cargo fleet with a deadweight capacity of 7,000–12,000 tons. The company transports general, groupage, mixed, and oversized cargoes, special machinery, equipment, and containerised goods, and holds a licence for the carriage of dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC for transporting weapons to the russian federation using its vessels, and also designated 15 vessels owned by the company, including the vessel ІМО 9014872.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel ІМО 9081291.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel ІМО 9081368.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian transport company TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект"), which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7– 12,000 DWT, transporting general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, and containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC (ООО "ТК Северный проект") over the transportation of weapons to the russian federation by the company’s vessels. Sanctions were also imposed on 15 of the company’s vessels, including the Tiksy.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and on 15 of the company's vessels, including the vessel ІМО 9081332.
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC over the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and on 15 of the company's vessels, including the "Utrenniy".
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.

The vessel is owned by a sanctioned russian transport company, TK Northern Project LLC, which specialises in sea freight transport via the Northern Sea Route, provides year-round cargo delivery to the ports of the Far North and the Arctic coast, ensures cargo flow to Europe and Asia, and owns an unlimited dry cargo fleet of 7-12,000 dwt. tonnes, transports general, groupage, mixed and non-standard cargo, special machinery, equipment, containerised cargo, and is licensed to transport dangerous goods of all categories.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC for the transportation of weapons to russia by the company's vessels, and on 15 of the company's vessels, including the "Sabetta".
On October 19, 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on TK Northern Project LLC.
In February–March 2026, the vessel transported military cargo from the port of Baltiysk to the port of Conakry.