LUNA PRIME

The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil to numerous refineries in China, transshipment by STS with a vessel of the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) near Singapore for the transportation of tens of thousands of metric tons of Iranian crude oil.
The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) is 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).
The tanker is affiliated with Cathay Harvest Marine Ltd (Hong Kong), which on October 11, 2024, within the framework of expanding restrictions on the oil/petrochemical sector of Iran in accordance with EO 13846, was sanctioned by USA due to the fact that the company on or after November 05, 2018, provided material assistance, sponsorship or financial, material or technological support, or provided goods or services in support of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
Also, on October 11, 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker as a property in which Cathay Harvest Marine Ltd has an interest under EO 13846.

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Lanshan (PRC), Yantai (PRC), Zhoushan (PRC), Nianyuwan (PRC), Dongjiakou (PRC), Tanjong Pagar (Singapore), Tanjung Pengeli (Malaysia), Qingdao (PRC), Dalian (PRC), Pengerang (Malaysia)