Asya Energy
IMO 9216298
Updated: 27.09.2024
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
Asya Energy
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transportation of LNG in violation of restrictions
Vessel Type
LNG Tanker
IMO
9216298
MMSI
511101428
Call sign
T8A4791
Flag (Current)
Palau
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
It is involved in the transportation of fossil fuels from the Arctic LNG-2 facility in violation of international maritime law, using so-called spoofing to conceal the vessel's true location.
On 08 August 2024, the vessel began broadcasting a falsified AIS signal in the Barents Sea, which allowed it to leave the area undetected. On 10 August 2024, the vessel was detected by satellite imagery at the Arctic LNG-2 project, while its AIS signal remained off the coast of Norway.
"Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity LNG project, after Yamal LNG, of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN 6316031581) for natural gas production and LNG production on the Gydan Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers of the shadow russian tanker fleet, as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects.
On 26 September 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector.
On 08 August 2024, the vessel began broadcasting a falsified AIS signal in the Barents Sea, which allowed it to leave the area undetected. On 10 August 2024, the vessel was detected by satellite imagery at the Arctic LNG-2 project, while its AIS signal remained off the coast of Norway.
"Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity LNG project, after Yamal LNG, of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN 6316031581) for natural gas production and LNG production on the Gydan Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers of the shadow russian tanker fleet, as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects.
On 26 September 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Algeciras (Spain), Limassol (Cyprus), Montoir (France), Pyeongtaek (Republic of Korea), Sagunto (Spain), Port Said (Egypt), Sadat (Egypt), Beirut (Lebanon), Khor al Fakkan (UAE), Fujairah (UAE), Duqm (Oman), Bonny (Nigeria), Dahej (India), Tangier (Morocco), Gibraltar (Gibraltar), Sohar (Oman), Arctic LNG 2 (russia)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Lule One Services Inc п/о Ocean Speedstar Solutions (OPC) Pvt Ltd (6495401 / India / 13.05.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Ocean Speedstar Solutions (OPC) Pvt Ltd (6508844 / India / 27.06.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (27.06.2024)
Former ship names
Trader Iv / LNG Rivers
Flags (former)
Liberia / Bermuda Islands
Build year
2002
Builder (country)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd (South Korea)
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