OXIS

The tanker transports sanctioned Iranian oil in the interests of the sanctioned Sepehr Energy Jahan Nama Pars, which is controlled by the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces (AFGS). In particular, in December 2024, Sepehr Energy transported almost 2 million barrels of Iranian oil worth more than $100 million by OXIS.
Many tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil to countries such as China are also involved in Venezuelan trade, including tanker IMO 9224805. On June 11, 2022, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year cooperation agreement to expand ties in the oil and petrochemical industries, as well as in the military and economic spheres. Since then, bilateral ties have begun to develop. Most cargo is transported by ships belonging to the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) in both directions. A significant number of ships flying under foreign (non-Iranian) flags are also involved in this trade.
The tanker is affiliated with the Kazakhstani company Umbra Navi Shipmanagement Corp, which was sanctioned by USA on January 10, 2025.
On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions on the russian shadow fleet.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.