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The tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports, in particular the Baltic Sea, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, including through the use of deceptive, high-risk shipping practices (AIS switch-off).
The vessel, through related companies, including Sun Ship Management (UAE), Stream Ship Management FZCO (UAE, subject to US and Ukrainian sanctions), is affiliated with the sanctioned PJSC Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company in the servicing and provision of offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied gas. The main charterers of Sovcomflot PJSC vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. Sovcomflot participates in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG, and others.
On October 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.
Since December 17 and 23, 2024, the EU and Switzerland have imposed sanctions on the vessel, respectively.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the tanker.
On December 4, 2025, Australia imposed sanctions on the tanker.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.