VELES
IMO 9299173
Updated: 27.03.2026
Vessel name
VELES
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
IMO
9299173
Flag (Current)
russian federation
MMSI
273337270
Call sign
UAZH
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Length (m)
119.1
Gross tonnage
4730
DWT
7087
P&I Club
Sanctions
EU 
, Switzerland , UK , Canada
, Switzerland , UK , Canada
Sanctions lifted
The person in connection with whom
sanctions have been applied
sanctions have been applied
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Justification
Vessel information
The tanker during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products.
On May 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions, which will enter into force on May 21, 2025, on the tanker for the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On June 03, 2025, the sanctions imposed by Switzerland on the vessel came into force.
On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions, which will enter into force on May 21, 2025, on the tanker for the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33).
On June 03, 2025, the sanctions imposed by Switzerland on the vessel came into force.
On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Cases of AIS shutdown
Yes
Calling at russian ports
Yes
Visited ports
Ust-Luga (russia), St Petersburg Fish Port (russia), Bronka (russia), Kronshtadt (russia), St. Petersburg (russia)
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Ship Owner (IMO / Country / Date)
Kontur LLC c/o Kontur-spb LLC (5746531 / russian federation / 29.06.2021)
Commercial ship manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Kontur-spb LLC (1991146 / russian federation / 29.06.2021)
Ship Safety Management Manager (IMO / Country / Date)
Kontur-spb LLC (1991146 / russian federation / 02.07.2021)
Former ship names
Besiktas Baltic / Guildo / Baltic Eagle
Flags (former)
Turkey / 
Italy / 
Luxembourg / 
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesBuild year
2004
Builder (country)
Celik Tekne Shipyard
