SAI BABA

IMO 9321691
Updated: 08.12.2024
SAI BABA
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
SAI BABA
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
 Transporting russian oil in violation of other restrictions
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9321691
MMSI
626244000
Call sign
TRAO6
Flag (Current)
Gabon
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and price-cap policy on russian oil, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil to third countries from russian ports, in particular in the Black Sea, including with the AIS turned off.
The tanker is affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, one of the leading operators of the so-called 'shadow' fleet involved in the transportation of russian crude oil under Western sanctions, and Gatik's related companies, including Plutos Ship Management, Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment LLC. Gatik Ship Management, Plutos Ship Management, Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment LLC were the previous managers of the tanker.
Since the beginning of russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the Indian company Gatik Ship Management has become the largest carrier of russian oil and was used to operate the russian 'shadow' fleet under sanctions.
The constant change of ship owners and managers to avoid sanctions and conceal the true beneficiaries of the ships is typical for the so-called 'shadow' fleet involved in the russian oil and oil products trade.
On October 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on tankers of the russian so-called "shadow" fleet, including the tanker 'SAI BABA', in connection with the transportation of russian oil and/or oil products from the russian federation to third countries.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Huizhou (PRC), Khawr Fakkan (UAE), Murmansk (russia), Novorossiysk (russia), Port Said (Egypt), Ust-Luga (russia), Suez (Egypt), Sadat (Egypt), Primorsk (russia), Adabiya (Egypt), Vadinar Terminal (India), Visakhapatnam (India), Sohar (Oman)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Osdung Shipping Inc (6474926 / Mauritius / 02.03.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Osdung Shipping Inc (6474926 / Mauritius / 02.03.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Damasaku Shipping FZE (6506591 / UAE / 15.08.2024)
Former ship names
Cap Guillaume
Flags (former)
Liberia / Greece
Build year
2006
Builder (country)
Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (South Korea)
War & Sanctions 2024