Marine Vessels

The tanker during the period of the G7, EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products. The vessel conducts dark activities near russian ports in the Baltic Sea, in the Kerch Strait area, near the TOT of Crimea of Ukraine. The tanker calls at the ports of the TOT of Crimea of Ukraine, in particular, in June 2025 at the port of Kоmysh-Burun.
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
The tanker is affiliated with the Turkish company Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS, which was the commercial and ISM manager of the vessel from April 2023 to March 2024. Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS is one of the top three ranking Turkish operators, which in 2023 provided transportation of hundreds of millions of barrels of russian crude oil and petroleum products. The fleet of the Turkish top three - Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS and the sanctioned Beks Gemi Isletmeciligi ve Tic and Active Denizcilik ve Gemi - transported a total of 49 million barrels of russian crude oil/petroleum products in 2023. Since March 2024, the tanker has been managed by the Turkish company Tokyo Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Tokyo Gemi Isletmeciligi AS has the same legal address as two other Turkish ship managers, Sand Gemi Isletmeciligi AS and Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Eight tankers of these companies were operated by Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS in 2023 and early 2024, and one tanker was operated by the sanctioned Beks Gemi Isletmeciligi ve Tic.
On June 17, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker in connection with the carrying crude oil/petroleum products that originated in russia from russia to a third countries.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, 2026, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is engaged in the export of russian oil and petroleum products during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products.
The vessel makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular in July 2025 at the port of Crimea, located on the western shore of the Kerch Strait, in the northeastern part of the city of Kerch, near the village of Zhukovka.
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company Volgotrans LLC (ООО "Волготранс", TIN 6317079434), which is under Ukrainian sanctions.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker SUZDAL has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products from russian ports.
The vessel has also made repeated port calls to terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, including the ports of Sevastopol and Kamysh-Burun.

Since December 2023, during the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products.
The vessel routinely engages in deceptive shipping practices, including dark activity (AIS disabled) in the vicinity of the Kerch Strait and in the ports of the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. The tanker has made port calls to terminals in the occupied peninsula, including the ports of Komysh-Burun and Feodosia in May and June 2025.
In August 2024, operating under a charter by Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S., the tanker transported over 30,000 metric tons of russian petroleum products from the russian port of Tuapse to Turkey. The Tuapse terminal houses a production facility – comprising the Tuapse Oil Refinery and a maritime terminal – owned by the sanctioned russian company PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor of the shipment was also Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S.
The vessel is operated by Lidoil DMCC (UAE), whose fleet as of 30 June 2025 includes one other tanker, IMO 9266750, which is considered part of the russian shadow fleet and has been subject to sanctions since May 2025.
On October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker has been actively engaged in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products.
The vessel consistently employs deceptive shipping practices, including dark activity (AIS disabled) in the vicinity of the Kerch Strait, in the Sea of Azov, and near russian ports in the Black Sea. According to the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the tanker was previously involved in oil shipments to Syria between 2016 and 2018.
In its more recent activity, the tanker has been used to transport russian diesel fuel from the russian port of Novorossiysk to ports in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, including the Kerch Fishing Port.
The vessel is affiliated – via associated companies – with the russian entity JSC "AK Bars Leasing" (АО "АК Барс Лизинг", TIN 1656025635), a wholly owned subsidiary of the sanctioned PJSC "AK Bars Bank" (ПАО "АК Барс Банк", TIN 1653001805).
On September 19, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On April, 2026, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products. The vessel makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular at the port of Komysh-Burun in July 2025.
On April, 2026, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products.
The tanker has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, in particular in June, September 2025, and October 2024.
From July 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting crude oil/petroleum products that originate in russia or are exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33).
On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports.
The vessel has made port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, including in June 2025 at the port of Komysh-Burun.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned shipping company Zale Shipping Inc (Marshall Islands), which was designated by the United States on July 30, 2025, for providing material assistance, sponsorship, or financial, material, or technological support, as well as goods or services to or in support of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani – chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran – leverages his father’s political influence to cultivate corruption among senior Iranian officials, enabling the construction and operation of a vast fleet of tankers and container ships. This fleet transports oil and petroleum products from Iran and russia, as well as other cargoes, to global customers, generating tens of billions of dollars in profits. His maritime network consists of a large fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from the worldwide sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, primarily to buyers in China. The network employs extensive concealment measures to obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
The tanker is also affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), regarded as one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet. At the beginning of 2023, Fractal Marine DMCC was among the three largest carriers of russian crude oil/petroleum products – along with Radiating World Shipping Services LLC (UAE) and Gatik Ship Management (India) – and played a major role in facilitating russian oil exports worldwide amid sanctions.
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE) and Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9321718 is affiliated, are among the companies that have played a significant role in managing and operating the tanker fleet of the Shamkhani maritime network.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to third countries, in particular from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), regarded as one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet. At the beginning of 2023, Fractal Marine DMCC was among the three largest carriers of russian crude oil/petroleum products–alongside Radiating World Shipping Services LLC (UAE) and Gatik Ship Management (India)–and played a major role in facilitating russian oil exports worldwide amid sanctions.
On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Fractal Marine DMCC for its involvement in servicing the russian energy sector. The company operated a fleet of 28 tankers, acting as an intermediary between shipowners and charterers. Following its designation, Fractal Marine DMCC transferred its fleet to other affiliated companies.
The vessel IMO 9332315 is part of a vast maritime network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani leverages his father’s political influence to cultivate high-level corruption within the Iranian regime, enabling the construction and operation of a large fleet of tankers and container vessels. This fleet transports oil and petroleum products from Iran and russia, as well as other cargoes, to global customers, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
The Shamkhani maritime network consists of a large fleet of vessels, ship management firms, and front companies that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from global sales of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products–primarily to buyers in China. The network employs extensive concealment measures to obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), and The Zulu Ships Management and Operation – Sole Proprietorship LLC (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9332315 is affiliated, are among the entities that have played a key role in managing and operating the Shamkhani network’s tanker fleet.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9332315.

The tanker is involved in the export of russian oil/petroleum products from russian ports to third countries during the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil/petroleum products.
The vessel makes calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular, in June 2025 to the port of Crimea.
The tanker is operated by the russian shipping company Petrotanker LLC (7840463656), which has a state contract with the sanctioned Rosneft Oil Company worth more than RUB 221.4 million.
In August 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the ship's captain.
In September 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker for engaging in activities the purpose or effect of which is to destabilize Ukraine, undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine, or to benefit or support the russian government through the transportation of oil/petroleum products of russian origin from russia to a third country.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular at the port of Crimea in June 2025.
From November 2018 to June 2023, the tanker was owned and/or operated by the russian company Volga-Flot JSC (TIN 5260902190, subject to sanctions by the UK, EU, Switzerland, and Ukraine). After the UK imposed sanctions on Volga-Flot JSC in May 2023, the vessel became the property of and was managed by the russian company Ilya Muromets JSC (TIN 7707476870) in June 2023.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular the port of Kerch.
According to United Against Nuclear Iran, the tanker has been suspected of transporting Iranian oil / petroleum products since January 2024.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.