VAFA
IMO 8422670
Updated: 24.07.2025
Vessel name
VAFA
Category
Transportation of military cargo
Weapons and military equipment
IMO
8422670
Flag (Current)
russian federation
MMSI
273370900
Call sign
UFZS
Vessel Type
General cargo ship
Length (m)
82.7
Gross tonnage
1575
DWT
2161
P&I Club
Sanctions
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
Provide additional information
Justification
Vessel information
The vessel has been involved in the transportation of Iranian UAV-related equipment across the Caspian Sea.
On 10 September 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as the property of the designated russian shipping company Wholesale Company Vafa LLC (ООО "Оптовая фирма "Вафа"), whose vessels have transported Iranian UAV-related equipment.
On 10 September 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as the property of the designated russian shipping company Wholesale Company Vafa LLC (ООО "Оптовая фирма "Вафа"), whose vessels have transported Iranian UAV-related equipment.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Astrakhan (russia), Bandar Anzali (Iran), Amirabad (Iran), Aktau (Kazakhstan), Bandar Nowshahr (Iran), Astara (Iran), Fereydunkenar (Iran), Golshan (Iran)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Vafa Wholesale Ltd (5266323 / russian federation / 01.10.2006)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Vafa Wholesale Ltd (5266323 / russian federation / 01.10.2006)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Vafa Wholesale Ltd (5266323 / russian federation / 20.06.2007)
Former ship names
STK-1010 / Zarya
Flags (former)
Build year
1984
Builder (country)
Elbewerft Boizenburg
