The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (TIN 3017041900, formerly known as Transmorfloot LLC).
In May 2022, the US imposed sanctions on 16 of the company's vessels, including IMO 9349291.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emir Magomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North-South international transport corridor, the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transport corridor was trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On October 2, 2024, the ship entered the port of Novorossiysk after delivering cargo to Libya from Iraq.

The vessel has been implicated in the supply of military cargo to and from Iran and the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
During the execution of these maritime transport operations, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. This indicates that Pashayev continues to direct the organisation of maritime transportation of military cargo to and from Port Olya (Astrakhan region, russian federation).
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels for transporting weapons for the russian federation.
In December 2025, the ship was hit by Ukrainian defense forces.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been involved in the transportation of military cargo between Iran and russia.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (TIN: 772784024939, sanctioned by the United States since 10 September 2024), who has built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This location was promoted as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The corridor’s primary purpose was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
During these maritime shipments, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN: 3021000208), founded by Pashayev, acted as the vessel’s agent. In this way, Pashayev has continued to oversee the organization of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the russian ministry of defense and Iran.
In May 2022, the US imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of general and bulk cargoes, including grain without shifting boards in holds, bulk cargoes with a specific stowage factor of no less than 0.85 m³/t, dangerous goods, timber, and IC/ICC standard containers in holds and on hatch covers (Project No. 19610).
The vessel has been implicated in grain theft schemes involving shipments from the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels for transporting weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been implicated in the supply of military cargo from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
During the above-mentioned maritime transport of military cargo, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. This indicates that Pashayev continues to oversee the organisation of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels for transporting weapons for the russian federation.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот"; formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот").
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in transporting weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Port of Olya in Astrakhan region, owning and controlling a network of companies operating there. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
In October 2022, the vessel was operating on the Kerch ferry route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian export weapons to India through the Bosphorus Strait.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of weapons from Syria to russia (in particular, through the Bosporus strait).
It is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been implicated in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from the DPRK and South Africa to russia. The vessel is certified by the russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
Until December 2024, it was owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC), associated with Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the russian commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. At the stage of creation and construction, the port was proposed as the main logistics hub of the North–South international transport corridor, the key purpose of which was trade with sanctioned Iran. The creation and construction of the port was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov.
Since December 2024, the vessel has been owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company Sovfracht JSC (АО "Совфрахт"), which provides logistical support to the russian Ministry of Defence.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels implicated in the transportation of weapons for russia.
In June–July 2024, the EU and the United Kingdom also imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or in the war against Ukraine.
On April 2, 2024, the Republic of Korea imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting weapons to russia and the DPRK in violation of UN Security Council sanctions.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 2, 2026, Japan imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from North Korea to russia for use in the war against Ukraine. The vessel was also spotted in India in 2022 with weapons on board.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC).
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transport of goods and technology used by the russian defence and security sector to wage war in Ukraine.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with transportation from/to russia of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or for the war in Ukraine.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since September 12, 2025, New Zealand has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 2, 2026, Japan imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот").
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC (ООО "Трансморфлот") and on its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (Джамалдін Емірмагомедович Пашаєв), who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was promoted as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The corridor’s primary purpose was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the supply of military goods from Iran to russia.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (formerly Transmorflot LLC). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (TIN: 772784024939, sanctioned by USA since 10 September 2024), who has built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This particular location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North-South international transport corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transport corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
During the implementation of these maritime transportations, the russian company Navigator LLC (TIN: 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as a ship's agent, and thus continues to manage the organization of maritime transportations of military goods in the interests of the russian ministry of defense.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and the company's vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of general cargo, bulk cargoes – including grain without shifting boards in the holds – bulk cargoes with a stowage factor of at least 0.85 m³/tonne, dangerous goods, timber, and containers of international IC and ICC standards, both in the holds and on hatch covers (Project No. 19610).
It has been involved in the transportation of artillery shells and ammunition from Iran to russia via the Caspian Sea.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly ООО "Трансморфлот").
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the International North– South Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the North– South route.
In May 2022, the US imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот").
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the international transport corridor "North– South," the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transport corridor was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the "North– South" route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of general cargoes, bulk cargoes, and timber (project No. 19611) and has been involved in transporting goods from Iran for the needs of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", previously Transmorflot LLC (ООО "Трансморфлот")). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the "North– South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of this transport corridor was to facilitate trade with designated Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the "North– South" route.
During the vessel’s maritime operations, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. Through this role, Pashayev continues to oversee the organisation of maritime transport of military cargo in the interests of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the russian federation, as well as Iran.
In May 2022, the US imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2025, Canada designated the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is the property of the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (formerly Transmorflot LLC).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
The vessel is also affiliated with LLC PSB Leasing (TIN 7722581759, related to the sanctioned PJSC Promsvyazbank (TIN 7744000912), a systemically important russian state-owned banking institution that finances the russian defense industry, services significant volumes of state defense contracts for the russian ministry of defense, and provides banking services, including mortgage loans, to the russian military.
MG-Flot LLC is associated with the Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This very place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods along the North-South route.
As part of the application of sanctions to PJSC Promsvyazbank, in February 2022, USA imposed sanctions on five vessels (including the "Baltic Leader") owned (owned at the time) by PSB Leasing LLC as a subsidiary of PJSC Promsvyazbank.
"Baltic Leader" while owned by PSB Leasing LLC was arrested by French customs for violation of Decision (EU) 2022/260 of February 23, 2022 on restrictive measures against acts undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The russian Embassy in France actively participated in the release of the vessel from arrest.
In 2024, the vessel was first used on the Novorossiysk port ( russia) - Tartus port ( Syria) line, which is the only port in the Mediterranean Sea under russian control. In particular, in February 2024, the vessel made a voyage following the ‘Sparta IV’ (IMO 9743033), which was involved in the transportation of weapons from Syria to Novorossiysk. Also involved in this voyage were the tanker ‘Yaz’ (IMO 9735323) and the roller ship ‘Lady Maria’ (IMO 9220641).
The vessel is likely a member of the so-called russian rescue group sent from the russian naval base in the Baltic in December 2024 to evacuate russian troops and equipment from Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
On December 31, 2024, the Portuguese Navy observed a group of russian vessels (including military vessels), including a submarine, passing near the country's coast towards the Mediterranean Sea. According to the Armed Forces of Portugal, the russian vessels included the landing ship Alexander Shabalin, civilian logistics support vessels Baltic Leader, Sparta II and the tanker General Skobelev, while the russian submarine Novorossiysk was moving along the country's economic zone. The second group included the russian amphibious warships Ivan Gren, Aleksandr Otrakovsky, and the civilian vessel Sparta, which passed the Strait of Gibraltar on the evening of December 22, 2024, and entered the Mediterranean Sea, and were supposed to arrive at the Syrian port of Tartus on January 05, 2025, but as of the morning of January 07, 2025, the Sparta is sailing off the coast of Syria, probably awaiting permission to enter the port of Tartus from the new Syrian authorities. The tanker General Skobelev and Sparta II are scheduled to call at Tartus on January 08, 2025.
As of the morning of January 07, 2025, the tanker General Skobelev (declared destination Said port (Egypt)), cargo ships Ro-Ro Baltic Leader (IMO 9220639, affiliated with the sanctioned russian company MG-Flot LLC, whose vessels are involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation, including from Iran for use in the war against Ukraine), Sparta II (IMO 9160994, affiliated with the sanctioned russian company Oboronlogistika LLC, which meets the needs of the russian ministry of defense in the transportation, storage and production of military and special purpose goods). According to maritime information databases, the final destination of Ro-Ro cargo ships is not specified.
By 2025, the ship will be sailing between russian ports (Baltiysk, Kaliningrad, Belokamenka, Murmansk) and ports in African countries (Conakry, Algiers, Alexandria).
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

In 2023-2024, the vessel was used to transport weapons (military equipment and ammunition) to russia.
The vessel is involved in the delivery of ballistic missiles from Iran to russia (Olya port, Astrakhan region) in August-September 2024.
At the end of 2023, Iran and russia agreed to transfer weapons systems from Iran to russia. It is known that among the systems that Iran agreed to provide to russia are Fath-360 short-range ballistic missiles (CRBM).
In early July 2024, about 40 russian servicemen allegedly traveled to Iran to train on Fath-360 CRBM missiles.
In August 2024, 25 20-foot-long containers were loaded with ballistic missiles at a missile facility in Iran. Each 20-foot-long container can hold up to nine CRBMs.
In mid-August 2024, these 25 containers were transported to the port of Amirabad on the Caspian Sea in Iran and then loaded onto the "Port Olya-3" vessel by August 30.
Subsequently, by September 04, 2024, these 25 containers were unloaded from the vessel "Port Olya-3" and loaded onto railroad cars in the port of Olya (russia).
The vessel is owned by a russian sanctioned company, MG-Flot LLC, associated with Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This particular location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North-South international transport corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transport corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On 10 September 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 18, 2024, United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a ship in connection with the transportation of military cargo from a third country (Iran) to a certain location in russia.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been implicated in the transportation of cargo for the needs of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region, owning and controlling a network of companies operating in the port. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
Pashayev’s companies have been engaged in the export of military goods from the russian federation since 2021, concluding more than 200 agreements for the maritime transport of military cargo to destinations worldwide. Pashayev and his companies form an integral part of the ongoing transfer of goods to the designated russian JSC SEZ PVT Alabuga (АО "ОЭЗ ПВТ "Алабуга""), one of the main UAV assembly plants in the russian federation, supported by Iran, for the needs of the russian Ministry of Defence.
The vessel Boris Kustodiev regularly operates in the Caspian Sea, transporting cargo between Iran and the russian federation.
On 10 September 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as property of the designated MG-Flot LLC.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in transporting weapons from Iran to russia for use in the war against Ukraine.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (formerly Transmorflot LLC). MG-Flot LLC is associated with Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region (he owns/controls a network of companies operating in the Olya port). This particular location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North-South international transport corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transport corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route. Pashayev's companies have been involved in russian exports of military goods since 2021, and have concluded more than 200 agreements on the sea transportation of military goods to countries around the world. Pashayev and his companies are an integral part of the ongoing transfer of goods to the sanctioned russian JSC ‘SEZ PVT Alabuga’, one of the main plants for the assembly of UAVs with the support of Iran for the needs of the russian Ministry of Defence.
The vessel ‘Port Olya-4’ regularly sails the Caspian Sea, transporting cargo between Iran and russia.
On 10 September 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel as the property of the sanctioned MG-Flot LLC.
On August 14, 2025, a ship loaded with components for Shahed-type UAVs and ammunition from Iran was hit by an attack on the port of Olya (Astrakhan region, russian federation) by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

In 2023– 2024, the vessel was used to transport weapons, including military equipment and ammunition, to russia.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот"; formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Port of Olya in Astrakhan region, owning and controlling a network of companies operating there. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
Since 2021, companies owned by Pashayev have been involved in russian exports of military-related goods, concluding over 200 agreements for the maritime transportation of military cargo to destinations worldwide. Pashayev and his companies are an integral part of the ongoing supply chain to the sanctioned russian JSC SEZ PVT Alabuga (АО "ОЭЗ ПВТ "Алабуга"), one of the main UAV assembly plants operating with Iranian support for the needs of the russian ministry of defense.
The vessel Kompozitor Rakhmaninov regularly operates in the Caspian Sea, transporting cargo between Iran and russia.
On 10 September 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as property of the sanctioned MG-Flot LLC.
In December 2025, the ship was hit by Ukrainian defense forces.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.