VARG
IMO 9335094
Updated: 04.08.2025
Vessel name
VARG
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions
IMO
9335094
Flag (Current)
Palau
MMSI
511101759
Call sign
T8A5247
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Length (m)
Gross tonnage
DWT
46891
P&I Club
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
The tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports in the Pacific region during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products.
On May 09, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of the restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation, including for engaging in activities aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, undermining/threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or benefiting from or supporting the government of russia, and participating in the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin, in particular, from russia to a third country.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 09, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of the restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation, including for engaging in activities aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, undermining/threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or benefiting from or supporting the government of russia, and participating in the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin, in particular, from russia to a third country.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Jurong Island (Singapore), Khor Fakkan (UAE), Kuantan New Port (Malaysia), Mailiao (Taiwan), Nakhodka (russia), Ningbo (PRC), Port Klang (Malaysia), Pyeongtaek (Republic of Korea), Slavyanka (russia), Taichung (Taiwan), Ulsan (Republic of Korea), Zhangjiagang (PRC), Zhoushan (PRC), Nansha (PRC), Sohar (Oman), Jubail (Saudi Arabia), Pasir Gudang, Johor (Malaysia), PT, Indonesia (Indonesia)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Devgad Maritime Inc (0249057 / Seychelles / 24.06.2025)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Devgad Maritime Inc (0249057 / Seychelles / 24.06.2025)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Tuluvai Shipping Pvt Ltd (0229964 / India / 24.06.2025)
Former ship names
Gulf Esprit / WUDI
Flags (former)
Bahamas / 
PanamaBuild year
2006
Builder (country)
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd.
