SAHARA
IMO 9322267
Updated: 18.02.2026
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Vessel name
Flag
Guinea
MMSI
632001100
Call sign
3X2075
Vessel name
SAHARA
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
IMO
9322267
Flag (Current)
unknown
MMSI
Call sign
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (m)
Gross tonnage
DWT
306431
P&I Club
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
False data used by the vessel
Vessel name
Flag
Guinea
MMSI
632001100
Call sign
3X2075
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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.
The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In 2026, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Pacific region.
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.
The tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In 2026, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Pacific region.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Busan (Republic of Korea), Nakhodka (russia), Pulau Sambu (Indonesia), Ras Sudr (Egypt), Sadat (Egypt), Dongjiakou (PRC), Vadinar Terminal (India), Paradip offshore (India), Batu Ampar (Indonesia)
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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)
Former ship names
Ellinis / Nellis
Flags (former)
Build year
2007
Builder (country)
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.
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