SAPFIR

The vessel has been involved in the transportation of military cargo between Iran and russia.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (TIN: 772784024939, sanctioned by the United States since 10 September 2024), who has built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This location was promoted as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The corridor’s primary purpose was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
During these maritime shipments, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN: 3021000208), founded by Pashayev, acted as the vessel’s agent. In this way, Pashayev has continued to oversee the organization of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the russian ministry of defense and Iran.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC (ООО "Трансморфлот") and on its vessels that were involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.