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During the period of the G7+ oil embargo, the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products, the tanker is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/oil products, in particular from russian ports in the Black Sea, and engages in deceptive, high-risk practices with AIS disabled, in particular in the Kerch Strait (a transshipment hub where STS operations for russian crude oil/oil products are organized).
The vessel is affiliated with Maritas Fleet PVT LTD (India), which was the former ISM manager of the tanker. Maritas Fleet PVT LTD was founded in December 2022 in Mumbai. This company is associated with the ISM management of tankers affiliated with the sanctioned company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), which shortly before the price cap policy came into force acquired 18 oil tankers transporting russian sanctioned crude oil/oil products and was sanctioned by USA for violation of the price cap.
The vessel is operated by Avision Shipping Services Private Limited (IMO 6454662), which was sanctioned by USA on January 10, 2025.
On January 10, 2025, the USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.