ASCENDANT
IMO 9248801
Updated: 24.01.2025
Vessel name (international according to IMO)
ASCENDANT
Category
Cargo transportation from/to ТОТ of Ukraine
Calling ports of the TOTTransportation of fossil fuels
Violation of the oil embargo
Vessel Type
Oil Products Tanker
IMO
9248801
MMSI
621819017
Call sign
J2IA
Flag (Current)
Djibouti
Sanctions
The person in connection with whom sanctions have been applied
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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 2023-2024, in particular in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Black Sea to the Laconikos Gulf, to the west of the island of Kithira. The vessel calls at the ports of the Crimean TOT of Ukraine.
The vessel is affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management and the Turkish company Unic Tanker Gemi Isletmeciligi, which is affiliated with Gatik. In 2022, the Indian company Gatik Ship Management became the largest carrier of russian oil and was used to operate the russian 'shadow' fleet under sanctions.
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.
The vessel is affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management and the Turkish company Unic Tanker Gemi Isletmeciligi, which is affiliated with Gatik. In 2022, the Indian company Gatik Ship Management became the largest carrier of russian oil and was used to operate the russian 'shadow' fleet under sanctions.
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.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Novorossiysk (russia), Sinop (Turkey), Tuapse (russia), Evyap Port (Turkey), Marport West (Soyak) Terminal (Turkey), Zeytinburnu (Turkey), Taman (russia), Kamysh-Burun (Ukraine), Altinova (Turkey), Zhelezny Rog (russia), Aygaz (Turkey), St Petersburg (russia), Tuzla Shipyard (Turkey)
Available additional information
Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Oceancraft Holdings LTD (6467527 / UAE / 21.02.2024)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Oceancraft Holdings LTD (6467527 / UAE / 21.02.2024)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Ji Xiang Shipmanagement Co LTD (6514508 / PRC / 28.08.2024)
Former ship names
Atacama / Seacrown I / Seacrown / MUDAN
Flags (former)
Saint Kitts and Nevis / 
Malta / 
Greece / 
PanamaBuild year
2003
Builder (country)
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co Ltd (South Korea)
