BELMA

Updated: 18.03.2026

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Justification

Vessel information

The vessel is involved in the transportation of Iranian crude oil via STS using vessels affiliated with the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC), a subsidiary of the sanctioned National Iranian Oil Company, which is controlled by the Iranian Ministry of Oil. The National Iranian Tanker Company is responsible for the transportation of Iranian crude oil intended for export, and plays a significant role in oil deals that are used to generate profits for the IRGC-QF (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and Hizballah (Hezbollah).
On October 11, 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel as property in which the sanctioned company Max Maritime Solutions FZE has an interest.
According to GISIS ІМО data as of July 15, 2025, the vessel's registered name is BENDIGO, flag is unknown. At the same time, the vessel sails under the name BELMA, the flag of Curacao.

Cases of AIS shutdown

Yes

Visited ports

Corpus Christi (USA), Lanshan (PRC), Ningbo (PRC), Zhanjiang (PRC), Zhoushan (PRC), Zirku Island (UAE), Meishan (PRC), Dongjiakou (PRC), Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), Qianwan (PRC), Tanjung pengelih (Malaysia), Qingdao (PRC), Dagang (PRC)

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Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)

Villeta Services Inc c/o Max Maritime Solutions FZE (6487547 / United Arab Emirates / 24.05.2024)

Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)

Max Maritime Solutions FZE (6340553 / United Arab Emirates / 02.02.2023)

Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)

Max Maritime Solutions FZE (6340553 / United Arab Emirates / 16.06.2024)