Among the companies to which sanctions have been applied:
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MG-FLOT
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Full name of legal entity
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MG-FLOT

Abbreviated name of the legal entity
MG-FLOT LLC

Tax Number
3017041900

Registration number
1053001124483

Country
russian federation

Address
368730, russian federation, Republic of Dagestan, Akhty district, Akhty village, Lenina str. 18 ‘d’, prem. 1

Reasons
The russian shipping company (formerly Transmorflot LLC) specialises in the transportation of goods across the Caspian Sea and is part of a group of companies based in the Russian port of Olya, Astrakhan region.
The company owns a fleet of 26 vessels, including sanctioned vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is associated with Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Olya commercial 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.



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Date of entry and reference to the document
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Sea vessels
Maia-1
Vessel name
Maia-1
IMO
9358010
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
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. The vessel is certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 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.
Valentin Emirov
Vessel name
Valentin Emirov
IMO
8866591
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
The vessel is designated for transportation of general, bulk and timber cargoes (project № 19611), is involved in the transportation of goods from Iran for the needs of the ministry of defense and the armed forces of the russian federation. 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. During the execution of these maritime transportations, the russian company Navigator LLC (TIN: 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as a ship's agent. Thus, Pashayev continues to manage the organization of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the ministry of defense and the armed forces of the russian federation and Iran. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
Port Olya-3
Vessel name
Port Olya-3
IMO
9481910
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
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.
Boris Kustodiev
Vessel name
Boris Kustodiev
IMO
9103817
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
It is involved in the transportation of goods for the needs of the ministry of defense and the armed forces of the russian federation. It 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 ‘Boris Kustodiev’ 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.
Port Olya-4
Vessel name
Port Olya-4
IMO
9481934
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
The vessel is involved in the supply of goods from/to Iran to/from russia. 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.
Kompozitor Rakhmaninov
Vessel name
Kompozitor Rakhmaninov
IMO
8606616
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Vessel Type
Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Associated with sanctioned entities
It 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 ‘Kompozitor Rakhmaninov’ 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.
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