MIANZIMU
IMO 9299666
Updated: 24.12.2024
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
MIANZIMU
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transporting russian oil in violation of other restrictions
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
IMO
9299666
MMSI
626435000
Call sign
TRBN2
Flag (Current)
Gabon
Sanctions
Switzerland , UK , EU
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 on russian oil since 2024, the tanker has been involved in exporting russian oil to third countries from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, conducting dark activities at sea with the AIS signal turned off.
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment.
The vessel is affiliated with Caishan Ship Management, an Indian company associated with 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. Caishan Ship Management is one of a number of Indian companies that in 2023 were involved in a scheme to 'juggle' shadow fleet vessels operated by Gatik Ship Management in order to avoid Western sanctions. Caishan Ship Management was the vessel's safety management manager in January-March 2024.
On December 16, 2024, the EU imposed sanctions on the tanker (effective from December 17, 2024) due to the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On December 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transportation of oil or oil products originating in russia or from russia to a third country.
On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular and risky shipping practices, as set out in the resolution of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization A.1192(33).
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment.
The vessel is affiliated with Caishan Ship Management, an Indian company associated with 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. Caishan Ship Management is one of a number of Indian companies that in 2023 were involved in a scheme to 'juggle' shadow fleet vessels operated by Gatik Ship Management in order to avoid Western sanctions. Caishan Ship Management was the vessel's safety management manager in January-March 2024.
On December 16, 2024, the EU imposed sanctions on the tanker (effective from December 17, 2024) due to the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On December 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transportation of oil or oil products originating in russia or from russia to a third country.
On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular and risky shipping practices, as set out in the resolution of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization A.1192(33).
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Algeciras (Spain), Augusta (Italy), Cagliari (Italy), Canaport (St. John) (Canada), Cartagena (Spain), Constanta (Romania), Corpus Christi (USA), Forcados Oil Terminal (Nigeria), Fos (France), Freeport (USA), Houston (USA), Jose Ignacio (Uruguay), Las Palmas (Spain), Milford Haven (UK), Philadelphia (USA), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Tarragona (Spain), Trieste (Italy), Ust-Luga (russia), Primorsk (russia), Vadinar (India), Bonny (Nigeria), Birkenhead (UK), Oyo Offshore Terminal (Nigeria), Yoho Offshore Terminal (Nigeria), Erha Terminal (Nigeria), FPSO Peregrino (Brazil), Marine Terminal (Equatorial Guinea), BONGA Offshore Terminal (Nigeria), Sankofa and Gye Nyame Offshore Terminal (Ghana)
Available additional information
Shipowner (IMO / Country / Date)
Reef Marine Inc (6431943 / Seychelles / 12.01.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Reef Marine Inc (6431943 / Seychelles / 12.01.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Guanyin Shipping & Marine (6477191 / India / 25.03.2024)
Former ship names
Eurochampion 2004
Flags (former)
Liberia / Greece
Build year
2005
Builder (country)
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (South Korea)
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