VOLGONEFT-251

The tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products during the enforcement of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian-origin oil and petroleum products. In particular, the tanker transported oil from the port of Samara to the port of Tuapse for onward export.
The vessel has engaged in dark activity in the area of the Kerch Strait and in russian ports in the Azov and Black Seas.
The tanker is affiliated with the russian companies SC Bashvolgotanker CJSC (ЗАО "СК "Башволготанкер", TIN 0278045090) and Volgotanker JSC (АО "Волготанкер", TIN 7704456748), which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions and acts as the managing company of SC Bashvolgotanker CJSC.
On July 20, 2025, the European Union imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil and petroleum products originating in or exported from russia using irregular, high-risk shipping practices, as defined in IMO General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel.