ASCALON
IMO 9198226
Updated: 17.03.2025
Vessel name
ASCALON
Category
Transportation of military cargo
Weapons and military equipment
Vessel Type
Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
DWT
IMO
9198226
MMSI
273219650
Call sign
UBHU6
Flag (Current)
russian federation
P&I Club
Sanctions
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sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
It is involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation and is believed to be one of the participants of the so-called 'Syrian express' (a supply route to Syria from russian ports in the Black Sea (Novorossiysk) through the Bosporus). The vessel was repeatedly recorded by satellite images at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
In 2018, it delivered missiles for the S-400 air defense system from russia to China.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company M Leasing LLC (TIN 9701173086).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on M Leasing LLC vessels (including 'Ascalon') involved in the transportation of weapons.
In 2018, it delivered missiles for the S-400 air defense system from russia to China.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company M Leasing LLC (TIN 9701173086).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on M Leasing LLC vessels (including 'Ascalon') involved in the transportation of weapons.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) (Egypt), Conakry (Guinea), Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Gelendzhgic (russia), Port Khalifa (Bahrain), Novorossiysk (russia), Oran (Algeria), Pointe Noire (Republic of the Congo), Sankt-Peterburg (russia), Zeytinburnu (Turkey), Kronstadt (russia), Algeria (Algeria), Tin Can Island (Nigeria), Sheskharis (russia), Bronka (russia), Khalifa (UAE)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
M Leasing LLC (6246853 / russian federation / 02.09.2021)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Marine Trans Shipping LLC (6183435 / russian federation / 02.09.2021)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Marine Trans Shipping LLC (6183435 / russian federation / 02.09.2021)
Former ship names
Jin Hai Lan / Caribbean Spirit / Black Leader / 8can Atlantic / Scan Atlantic / OXL Bamboo / HС Rubina / Ocean Lord / World Carrier
Flags (former)
Antigua and Barbuda / 
Germany / 
LiberiaBuild year
1999
Builder (country)
PS Werften Wolgast (Germany)
