Angara

IMO 9179842
Updated: 06.01.2025
Angara
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
Angara
Category
Transportation of military cargo
 Weapons and military equipment
Vessel Type
Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
IMO
9179842
MMSI
273210440
Call sign
UBYT2
Flag (Current)
russian federation
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
It is involved in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from the DPRK to russia for use in the war against Ukraine. In particular, the vessel is involved in the transportation of containers with North Korean ammunition from the North Korean port of Najin (Rajin) to russian ports ( Dunay, Vostochny), which are then transported to western russia by rail for use in the war against Ukraine.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company M Leasing LLC.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on the company's vessels, including Angara, that transported weapons.
In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector of russia to wage war in Ukraine.
In July 2024, the UK imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transportation of military cargo from a third country to russia or to territories not controlled by the government of Ukraine.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or for the war in Ukraine.
Also, on April 2, 2024, the Republic of Korea imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting weapons to russia and the DPRK in violation of UN Security Council sanctions.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Korsakov (russia), Novorossiysk (russia), Tianjin Xin Gang (PRC), Vladivostok (russia), Zhoushan (PRC), Port Said (Egypt), Zeytinburnu (Turkey), Mumbai (India), Suez (Egypt), Vladivostok Fishing Port (russia), Meishan (PRC), Aoshan Oil Terminal (PRC), Nizhny Novgorod (russia), Revdanda (India)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
M Leasing LLC (6246853 / russia / 12.08.2021)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Marine Trans Shipping LLC (6183435 / russia / 12.08.2021)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Marine Trans Shipping LLC (6183435 / russia / 13.08.2021)
Former ship names
Fleet Star / Ocean Energy / BBC Karan / BBC Arctic / Scan Arctic / Rickmers Arctic
Flags (former)
Germany / Liberia / Great Britain / Isle of Man
Build year
1998
Builder (country)
PS Werften Wolgast (Germany)
War & Sanctions 2025