KAROL
IMO 9327413
Updated: 04.08.2025
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
Flag 
Guinea
Guinea
MMSI
3X2083
Call sign
3X2083
Vessel name
KAROL
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Violation of the oil embargo Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions
IMO
9327413
Flag (Current)
unknown
MMSI
Call sign
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Length (m)
Gross tonnage
DWT
37497
P&I Club
Sanctions
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
Flag Guinea
Guinea
MMSI
3X2083
Call sign
3X2083
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Justification
Vessel information
The vessel carried out transportation from russian ports in the Black Sea of oil products to EU countries via raid transvesselment in violation of the G7 and EU oil embargo in August 2023 (from the port of Kavkaz to the port of Malta).
In January 2024, USA sanctions imposed to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), a sanctioned shipping company founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the price-cap policy came into effect, Hennesea acquired old tankers that transport russian crude oil and petroleum products and entering russian ports.
As of July 2025, the vessel has been anchored for a long time near the port of Said (Egypt).
According to GISIS IMO, the vessel is sailing under the false flag of Guinea.
In January 2024, USA sanctions imposed to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), a sanctioned shipping company founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the price-cap policy came into effect, Hennesea acquired old tankers that transport russian crude oil and petroleum products and entering russian ports.
As of July 2025, the vessel has been anchored for a long time near the port of Said (Egypt).
According to GISIS IMO, the vessel is sailing under the false flag of Guinea.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Algeciras Bay (Spain), Ambarli (Turkey), Delta Terminal (Turkey), Yilport/Gebze (Turkey), Huelva (Spain), Kavkaz (russia), Mersin (Turkey), Tuapse (russia), Port Said (Egypt), Algeria (Algeria), Ekonomiya (russia), Beirut (Lebanon), Marmara (Turkey), Malta OPL (Malta), Arkhangelskneftproduct (russia)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Aristo Tankers Ltd (6387180 / Mauritius / 14.03.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Aristo Tankers Ltd (6387180 / Mauritius / 01.08.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (23.08.2024)
Former ship names
Aristidis / Aristo
Flags (former)
Marshall Islands / 
LiberiaBuild year
2006
Builder (country)
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd.
