Marine Vessels

involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen
Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions
Total number:
1468
Marine vessels
545
Masters
Updated: 23.09.2026
Maritime logistics is critically important for building up the aggressor`s military capabilities, moving troops, obtaining weapons and sanctioned goods, and trading stolen goods. Aggressors transport weapons through international straits on civilian merchant vessels. Exporting fossil fuels to circumvent sanctions is the main source of income for russia and Iran. The shadow tanker fleet and ships without ice class in the Arctic threaten an environmental disaster. Through the sale of agricultural products from the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, russia finances the war and maintains the loyalty of its allies, Iran and the DPRK.
Together we can stop this to restore peace and security
Actions to be taken
  • to sanction the vessels on the list below, as well as all related companies and individuals (owners, operators, managers, executives, senior crew members)
  • to prohibit the entry of such vessels into ports, territorial waters, EEZs and international straits, and the sale of spare parts for them
 
  • to increase and ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements for tankers entering territorial waters, EEZs and international straits
  • to require bank statements to confirm compliance with the price-cap when receiving insurance and other services
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Total: 1065
MELISSA
Vessel name
MELISSA
IMO
9323326
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
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 is affiliated with Maritas Fleet PVT LTD (India), which was the former ISM manager of the tanker from May 2023 to March 2024. Maritas Fleet PVT LTD was founded in December 2022 in Mumbai and has brought 29 tankers under its management, including vessels owned by Hennesea Holdings Limited. Hennesea Holdings Limited was founded in late 2022 in the UAE and, shortly before the price cap policy was introduced, acquired more than 20 older tankers that focused on transporting russian crude oil at a price higher than $60 per barrel. In January 2024, the USA imposed sanctions on Hennesea Holdings Limited and part of its tanker fleet for violating the price cap policy.
Since July 2025, the tanker has been managed by Lumen Ship Management FZCO, whose fleet as of October 16, 2025, consists of eight oil tankers, including those under sanctions, which previously belonged to Hennesea Holdings Limited and were managed by the Indian company Maritas Fleet PVT LTD.
After the change in management, the vessel continues to transport russian oil to the PRC from russian ports in the Pacific region. Between January 2024 and July 2025, the tanker transported approximately 2.4 million barrels of russian oil.
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.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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ALTURA
Vessel name
ALTURA
IMO
9292199
Flag (Current)
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the vessel was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
Between January 2024 and July 2025, the tanker transported approximately 6.0 million barrels of russian oil. Specifically:
— On August 19, 2025, the tanker left the Sheskharis terminal (port of Novorossiysk) loaded with crude oil (almost 140,000 metric tons) and delivered the cargo to India. The consignor was the russian company PJSC Rosneft Oil Company, which is subject to sanctions, and the charterer was Reliance, India's largest buyer of russian oil.
— On October 1, 2025, the tanker left the port of Novorossiysk loaded with crude oil (about 100,000 metric tons) and delivered the cargo to a new oil refinery in Kulevi (Georgia). The consignor was PJSC Russneft Oil Company.
From May 2024 to November 2025, the tanker was owned by Kayseri Shipping S.A. (Panama, Panama Folio No. 155749742). The founder of Kayseri Shipping S.A. is Hector Varela De Leon. On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on Hector Varela De Leon for his activities in the oil sector of the Iranian economy. Hector Varela de Leon is linked to the incorporation and management of shell companies that are part of a vast shipping empire controlled by sanctioned Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, chief political advisor to Iran's supreme leader. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's shipping empire consists of a huge fleet of ships, ship management companies, and shell companies that launder billions of dollars in profits from the global sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, mostly to buyers in China.
The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace classifies the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
After the EU sanctions were imposed, the vessel changed its name, flag country, and management. On November 19, 2025, the tanker was transferred to the management of the Turkish company Pergamon Denizcilik Isletmeleri AS (Turkey Trade Registry Number - 1087581), registered on June 25, 2025. Simultaneously with the vessel IMO 9292199, the sanctioned tanker IMO 9290373, affiliated with Hector Varela De Leon, also transferred to the management of Pergamon Denizcilik Isletmeleri AS.
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.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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RAVELIN
Vessel name
RAVELIN
IMO
9290373
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the vessel was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
Between January 2024 and July 2025, the tanker transported approximately 5.2 million barrels of russian oil. In particular, on August 3, 2025, the tanker left the Sheshkharis terminal (port of Novorossiysk) loaded with crude oil (almost 140,000 metric tons) and delivered the cargo to India. The sender of the cargo was the sanctioned company PJSC Rosneft Oil Company.
The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace classifies the tanker as part of a shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
From April 2024 to November 2025, the tanker was owned by Konya Shipping SA (Panama, Panama Folio No. 155749740). The founder of Konya Shipping S.A. is Hector Varela De Leon. On July 30, 2025, the USA imposed sanctions on Hector Varela De Leon for his activities in the oil sector of the Iranian economy. Hector Varela De Leon is associated with the incorporation and management of shell companies that are part of a vast shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, chief political advisor to Iran's supreme leader. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's shipping empire consists of a huge fleet of ships, ship management companies, and front companies that launder billions of dollars in profits from the global sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, mostly to buyers in China.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
After the EU sanctions were imposed, the vessel changed its name, flag country, and management. On November 19, 2025, the tanker was transferred to the management of the Turkish company Pergamon Denizcilik Isletmeleri AS (Turkey Trade Registry Number - 1087581), registered on June 25, 2025. Simultaneously with the vessel IMO 9290373, the sanctioned tanker IMO 9292199, affiliated with Hector Varela De Leon, also transferred to the management of Pergamon Denizcilik Isletmeleri AS.
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.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
The tanker has been flying the russian flag since August 2026.
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OSAR
Vessel name
OSAR
IMO
9314820
Flag (Current)
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
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. Between January 2024 and July 2025, the tanker transported approximately 3.1 million barrels of russian oil / petroleum products. In particular, in July and August 2025, the tanker transported a total of over 62,000 metric tons of oil / petroleum products to Turkey and Tunisia, respectively. The consignor of the cargo was the sanctioned russian company PJSC Lukoil, and the charterer was Litasco.
Since October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker in connection with the transportation of oil or petroleum products of russian origin from russia to a third country.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of crude oil / petroleum products/mineral products originating in russia or exported from russia, using irregular and high-risk shipping practices, as defined in Resolution A.1192 (33) of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization.
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.
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ROYAL ICE
Vessel name
ROYAL ICE
IMO
9323340
Flag (Current)
Cameroon Cameroon
Vessel Type
Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products resorts to deceptive, high-risk shipping practices in the Gulf of Finland.
Tanker IMO 9323364 has been affiliated since August 2023 with the Indian company Peninsular Maritime India Pvt. Ltd, whose fleet includes shadow fleet tankers, in particular tanker IMO 9329760, involved in the transportation of russian oil / petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, engaging in deceptive shipping practices in the Baltic Sea, used by russia as a spy platform aimed at observing NATO's military and air activities, involved in sabotage activities in the Baltic Sea, detained on December 26, 2024, by the Finnish authorities on suspicion of breaking the Estlink 2 submarine cable with its anchor on December 25, 2024.
On October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting oil or 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.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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URIEL
Vessel name
URIEL
IMO
9336517
Flag (Current)
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Vessel Type
Oil Products Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
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 is affiliated with Maritas Fleet PVT LTD (India), which was the operator of the tanker. Maritas Fleet PVT LTD was founded in December 2022 in Mumbai and has acquired 29 tankers, including vessels owned by Hennesea Holdings Limited. Hennesea Holdings Limited was founded in late 2022 in the UAE and, shortly before the introduction of the price cap policy, acquired more than 20 old tankers that were focused on transporting russian crude oil at a price higher than $60 per barrel. In January 2024, the US imposed sanctions on Hennesea Holdings Limited and part of its tanker fleet for violating the price cap policy.
Since July 2025, the tanker has been managed by Lumen Ship Management FZCO, whose fleet as of October 16, 2025, consists of eight oil tankers, including those under sanctions, which previously belonged to Hennesea Holdings Limited and were managed by the Indian company Maritas Fleet PVT LTD.
After the change in management, the vessel continues to transport russian oil / petroleum products. Between January 2024 and July 2025, the tanker transported approximately 1 million barrels of russian oil / petroleum products.
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.
On June 12, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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MARINSTRAUM
Vessel name
MARINSTRAUM
IMO
9390317
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
Chemical Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products
During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker is involved in ensuring the export of russian oil / petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea. The vessel resorts to deceptive, high-risk shipping practices, including switching off its AIS in the Gulf of Finland.
The tanker is operated by the russian company Skadar LLC (TIN 5191324073). Skadar LLC supplies diesel fuel and fuel oil of all types with its own fleet. The company's main activity is bunkering ships in the waters of the port of Murmansk and beyond, as well as supplying petroleum products to coastal enterprises and fishing vessels in fishing areas. The company is one of the largest suppliers of petroleum products in Murmansk (Skadar LLC was one of the first to start bunkering foreign-flagged vessels in the port of Murmansk) and also operates in Kaliningrad and Arkhangelsk, in particular as a supplier of petroleum products within the russian state procurement system. In particular, the company is: a supplier to JSC russian Container Company (TIN 7703426268, subject to Ukrainian sanctions) of diesel fuel under bunkerage agreement No. 1515 dated October 20, 2023; a supplier of diesel fuel to the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Main Military Construction Administration No. 14 (TIN 5047054473, subject to Ukrainian sanctions).
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.
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