FACCA
IMO 9271951
Updated: 22.03.2025
Vessel name
FACCA
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels
Violation of the oil embargo
Vessel Type
Oil Products Tanker
DWT
45840
IMO
9271951
MMSI
357654000
Call sign
H9QL
Flag (Current)
Panama
P&I Club
Sanctions
UK 
, Canada , EU , Switzerland
, Canada , EU , Switzerland
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
Provide additional information
Justification
Vessel information
The tanker is involved in the export of russian oil to third countries, in systematic violations of the G7+ oil embargo on russian oil in 2024, in particular in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Black Sea to the Laconikos Gulf.
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 February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33); promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
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 February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33); promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Algeciras (Spain), Ambarli (Turkey), Dakar (Senegal), El Jorf Lasfar (Morocco), Haydarpasa (Turkey), Izmit (Turkey), Novorossiysk (russia), Samsun (Turkey), Tuapse (russia), Marport West (Soyak) Terminal (Turkey), Zeytinburnu (Turkey), Darica (Turkey), Marmara Butangas Terminal (Turkey), Altinova (Turkey), Sheskharis (russia), Opet Marmara Terminal (Turkey), Zhelezny Rog (russia), Icdas (Turkey), Akcansa (Turkey), Gelendzhik (russia), St Petersburg (russia)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Virgo Shipowner Inc (6384477 / Liberia / 08.02.2023)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Virgo Shipowner Inc (6384477 / Liberia / 08.02.2023)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Datun Shipping Ltd (6349438 / People's Republic of China / 10.02.2023)
Former ship names
Formosa Twelve / Ardmore Seamaster / CCPC Voyager / Barcan IІІ / Bacci
Flags (former)
Liberia / 
Marshall IslandsBuild year
2004
Builder (country)
Shin Kurushima (Japan)
