KAPOK

IMO 9315654
Updated: 10.12.2024
KAPOK
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
KAPOK
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
 Transporting russian oil in violation of other restrictions
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9315654
MMSI
750333000
Call sign
8RCJ9
Flag (Current)
Guinea
Sanctions
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Justification
Vessel information
The tanker during the G7 and EU oil embargo and price-cap policy on russian oil since the end of 2023 has been involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas to third countries.
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
According to the American human rights group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which monitors Iran-related tanker traffic using satellite data, the vessel was involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and switched to transporting russian oil in November 2023. Since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 90 vessels that previously helped Tehran export Iranian export oil are now helping russia transport russian oil/oil products. In May 2022, UANI first predicted that russia would turn to a 'ghost armada' to ensure oil flows to its Chinese partner.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Corpus Christi (USA), Covenas Offshore Term. (Colombia), Houston (USA), Jurong Island (Singapore), Madre De Deus (Brazil), Mamonal (Colombia), Mina Saud (Kuwait), New Orleans (USA), Ningbo (PRC), Novorossiysk (russia), Pelabuhan Sungai Udang (Malaysia), Port Elizabeth (Republic of South Africa), Ras Sudr (Egypt), Tanger (Morocco), Tekirdag (Turkey), Port Said (Egypt), Marport West (Soyak) Terminal (Turkey), Mumbai (India), Ust-Luga (russia), Suez (Egypt), Belokamenka (russia), Primorsk (russia), Bedi Bunder (India), Adabiya (Egypt), Vadinar (India), Jamnagar Terminal (India), Akcansa (Turkey), Gelendzhik (russia), South Louisiana (USA)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Changtai Shipping LTD (6427552 / Marshall Islands / 01.09.2023)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Shang Shipping LTD (6427827 / Hong Kong / 01.09.2023)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Shang Shipping LTD (6427827 / Hong Kong / 08.09.2023)
Former ship names
Lila Orlando / Sonangol Kassanje
Flags (former)
Liberia / Bahamas / Panama
Build year
2005
Builder (country)
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. LTD (South Korea)
War & Sanctions 2024