SAHARA

Updated: 04.08.2025

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Justification

Vessel information

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.
According to GISIS IMO, as of early July 2025, the vessel's flag is marked as "Guinea False".
In 2025, the tanker is involved in commodity transportation in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia area without port calls.

Cases of AIS shutdown

Yes

Calling at russian ports

No

Visited ports

Dong Jia Kou (PRC), Vadinar Terminal (India), Paradip offshore (India)

Available additional information

Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)

Hs Nellis Ltd (6366833 / Liberia / 29.12.2022)

Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)

Hs Nellis Ltd (6366833 / Liberia / 29.12.2022)

Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)

Unknown (01.04.2024)

Web Resources

Links

https://magicport.ai/vessels/tanker/sahara-mmsi-632001100

https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20240118

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2028