Sakhalin

IMO 9249128
Updated: 14.08.2024
Sakhalin
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
Sakhalin
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
 Associated with sanctioned entities
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9249128
MMSI
273259630
Call sign
UAZA5
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
The vessel is engaged in transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil.
The tanker is owned by the russian company South Fleet LLC, which is managed by the russian company SCF Arctica LLC, a subsidiary of the sanctioned PJSC Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas amidst the application of sanctions restrictions to russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The services provided by Sovcomflot are a significant source of income for the russian federation, as more than 70% of russia's revenues come from the sale of energy, which allows it to finance its war against Ukraine.
The main charterers of Sovcomflot vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. ‘Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: "Sakhalin-1", "Sakhalin-2", "Varandey", "Prirazlomnoye", "Novy Port", "Yamal LNG", and others.
Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company's fleet consisted of about 145 vessels. After the sanctions were imposed, Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it had set up, including in foreign jurisdictions, in order to circumvent them, and began the practice of constantly ‘juggling’ (transferring) vessels to related companies. According to expert estimates, the tankers transferred by Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called ‘shadow tanker fleet’ of the russian federation to continue selling russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas under Western sanctions.
In February 2024, USA imposed sanctions on 14 vessels (including the "Sakhalin") affiliated with the sanctioned company Sovcomflot as part of measures to reduce russia's oil revenues.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Mundra (India), Nakhodka (russia), Tianjin Xin Gang (PRC), Zhoushan (PRC), Mumbai (India), Ust-Luga (russia), Primorsk (russia), Paradip (India), New Mangalore (India)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
South Fleet Ltd (6450877 / russia / 25.04.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
South Fleet Ltd (6450877 / russia / 25.04.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
South Fleet Ltd (6450877 / russia / 25.04.2024)
Former ship names
SAKHALIN ISLAND
Flags (former)
Panama / Cyprus
Build year
2004
Builder (country)
Split Shipyard (Croatia)
War & Sanctions 2024