Daksha
IMO 9259185
Updated: 08.12.2024
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
Daksha
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transporting russian oil in violation of other restrictions
Transportation of Iranian oil
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9259185
MMSI
620999378
Call sign
D6A3378
Flag (Current)
Comoro Islands
Sanctions
UK , Switzerland , EU , USA
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
Provide additional information
Justification
Vessel information
It is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil. The vessel transported russian oil from russian ports to third countries. The vessel was repeatedly recorded by the Monitoring Group of the Black Sea Institute for Strategic Studies and the BlackSeaNews editorial board as exporting russian crude oil. In particular, the facts of the vessel's participation in the transportation of russian oil were recorded in January-February 2023 (from the russian port of Taman to the Indian port of Sikka), in May-June (from the russian port of Kavkaz to the Turkish port of Samsun), and in August-September 2023 (from the russian port of Tuapse to the Malaysian port of Tanjung Pelepas).
The vessel, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), participated in numerous STS transfers of millions of barrels of Iranian oil during 2021.
In April 2024, USA imposed Iran-related sanctions on the vessel. In particular, sanctions were imposed on the shipping company Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, which is the vessel's manager, in connection with its involvement in the transportation of goods on behalf of the Iranian army and support for russia in the war against Ukraine.
In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel due to its involvement in the transportation of russian oil and/or oil products from russia to third countries, as well as its participation in the circumvention of european restrictions.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in response to the transportation of oil/oil products originating from russia or exported from russia, using irregular and high-risk shipping practices, as specified in the resolution of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization A.1192(33).
On November 25, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a tanker in connection with the transportation of russian oil/oil products from the russian federation to a third country as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet.
The vessel, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), participated in numerous STS transfers of millions of barrels of Iranian oil during 2021.
In April 2024, USA imposed Iran-related sanctions on the vessel. In particular, sanctions were imposed on the shipping company Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, which is the vessel's manager, in connection with its involvement in the transportation of goods on behalf of the Iranian army and support for russia in the war against Ukraine.
In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel due to its involvement in the transportation of russian oil and/or oil products from russia to third countries, as well as its participation in the circumvention of european restrictions.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in response to the transportation of oil/oil products originating from russia or exported from russia, using irregular and high-risk shipping practices, as specified in the resolution of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization A.1192(33).
On November 25, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a tanker in connection with the transportation of russian oil/oil products from the russian federation to a third country as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Kavkaz (russia), Longkou Gang (PRC), Samsun (Turkey), Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), Tuapse (russia), Port Said (Egypt), Ust-Luga (russia), Taman (russia), Al Basra Oil Terminal (Iraq), Suez (Egypt), Assaluyeh (Iran), Kozmino (russia), Khor al Fakkan (UAE), Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), Qianwan (PRC), Sikka (India), Sohar (Oman)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Loire Shipping Inc c/o Oceanlink Maritime DMCC (6137379 / UAE / 13.01.2020)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Oceanlink Maritime DMCC (6450979 / UAE / 01.10.2023)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (18.04.2024)
Former ship names
Hebe / Seanostrum
Flags (former)
Panama / Hong Kong / Cayman Islands
Build year
2002
Builder (country)
Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Saijo Shipward (Japan)
Web Resources