TAGOR

IMO 9282481
Updated: 31.07.2025
TAGOR
Vessel name
TAGOR
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions
IMO
9282481
Flag (Current)
Panama Panama
MMSI
352002249
Call sign
3E2235
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (m)
252
Gross tonnage
63797
DWT
114809
P&I Club
American Steamship Owner P&I association
Sanctions
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
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Captains
LEVYTSKYY Yuriy
LEVYTSKYY Yuriy
Justification
Vessel information
During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian crude oil / petroleum products, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil / petroleum products from the russian ports of Primorsk, Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea to third countries, and resorts to the practice of conducting dark activities in the Baltic Sea with the AIS signal turned off.
The vessel is affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), one of the leading operators of the so-called shadow fleet involved in the export of russian crude oil / petroleum products in 2022-2023.
The shipping company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE) was established shortly before the G7 countries adopted a price-cap policy on russian oil after russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and played a significant role in the transportation of russian oil. Fractal Marine DMCC operated a fleet of 28 tankers as an intermediary between ship owners and charterers.
After the sanctions were imposed, Fractal Marine DMCC tried to challenge the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom but lost in court. After that, the company "re-signed" its fleet to other companies.
The tanker is managed by The Zulu Ships Management & Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC, which also operates other tankers affiliated with Fractal Marine DMCC.
On April 11, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the captain of the vessel IMO 9282481.
The tanker, IMO 9282481, is part of a vast shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani uses corruption through his father's political influence at the highest levels of the Iranian regime to build and operate a huge fleet of tankers and container ships. This network transports oil and petroleum products from Iran and russia, as well as other cargoes, to buyers around the world, generating tens of billions of dollars in profits.
The Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani network consists of a huge fleet of ships, ship management firms and front companies that launder billions of dollars in profits from global sales of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, most often to buyers in China. The network takes significant steps to disguise its operations and obfuscate its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), Algae Ship Charter FZCO (UAE), The Zulu Ships Management & Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9282481 is affiliated, are among the companies that have played a significant role in the management and operation of the Shamkhani tanker fleet.
On July 30, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9282481.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Map Ta Phut (Thailand), Mundra (India), Ningbo (PRC), Perama (Greece), Ras Sudr (Egypt), Port Said (Egypt), Ust-Luga (russia), Suez (Egypt), Khor al Fakkan (UAE), Primorsk (russia), Vene-Balti (Estonia), Duqm (Oman), Skaw (Denmark), Jamnagar- Sikka (India), Ain Sukhna Terminal (Egypt), Dung Quat (Vietnam), King Fahd (Saudi Arabia)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Blaire Charters Ltd c/o Zulu Ships Management & Operation LLC (6505898 / United Arab Emirates / 07.07.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Zulu Ships Management & Operation LLC (6509771 / United Arab Emirates / 08.12.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Tarabya Logistics Ltd (0108990 / United Arab Emirates / 08.12.2024)
Former ship names
British Gannet / Piper / Priapus
Flags (former)
Isle of Man Isle of Man / Marshall Islands Marshall Islands
Build year
2005
Builder (country)
Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
War & Sanctions 2025
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