Apus
IMO 9299745
Updated: 13.08.2024
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
Apus
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Violation of the oil embargo
Vessel Type
Oil Products Tanker
IMO
9299745
MMSI
669611000
Call sign
3DAQ2
Flag (Current)
Eswatini
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
Provide additional information
Justification
Vessel information
According to Black Sea News, in June 2023 voyaged from the Black Sea port of Tuapse (russia) to transvesselment points off the coast of countries that have imposed an oil embargo on russian oil (Lakonikos Gulf, Greece); twice transported russian crude oil in violation of the G7 oil embargo from russian ports on the Black Sea to EU countries in May 2023 (from the port of Tuapse to Lakonikos Gulf, Greece).
The vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports.
In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea.
The vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports.
In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Port Of Sohar (Oman), Tuapse (russia), Port Said (Egypt), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Beirut (Lebanon), Khor al Fakkan (UAE), Dortyol (Turkey), Primorsk (russia)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Julius Capital LLC (6497747 / UAE / 10.02.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Julius Capital LLC (6497747 / UAE / 10.02.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Unknown (14.03.2024)
Former ship names
Hs Arge / Argeus / Mesaieed
Flags (former)
Liberia / 
Marshall Islands / 
QatarBuild year
2006
Builder (country)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (South Korea)
