Marine Vessels

involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions
Total number:
1404
Marine vessels
534
Masters
Updated: 07.05.2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total: 1000
ARCTIC PIONEER
Vessel name
ARCTIC PIONEER
IMO
9256602
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
LNG Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transportation of russia-origin LNG
The vessel was involved in the transportation of fossil fuels from the Arctic LNG-2 facility in circumvention of sanctions, using a scheme of false AIS signalling in violation of international maritime law to conceal the vessel's true location.
In early August 2024, satellite imagery revealed that the vessel was located at the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project, with its AIS signal still north of Norway. The vessel was escorted by an icebreaker as it headed towards the Gulf of Ob and the gas project. On or about 06 August 2024, the vessel returned to its doctored position to integrate its transponder signal.
Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity project after Yamal LNG of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN 6316031581) for natural gas extraction and LNG production on the Gydan Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers of the shadow russian tanker fleet, as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects.
On 26 September 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector.
On December 16, 2024, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel (effective December 17, 2024) in relation to contributing to, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure.
On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with promoting, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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ARCTIC VOSTOK
Vessel name
ARCTIC VOSTOK
IMO
9216298
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
LNG Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transportation of russia-origin LNG
It is involved in the transportation of fossil fuels from the Arctic LNG-2 facility in violation of international maritime law, using so-called spoofing to conceal the vessel's true location.
On 08 August 2024, the vessel began broadcasting a falsified AIS signal in the Barents Sea, which allowed it to leave the area undetected. On 10 August 2024, the vessel was detected by satellite imagery at the Arctic LNG-2 project, while its AIS signal remained off the coast of Norway.
"Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity LNG project, after Yamal LNG, of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN 6316031581) for natural gas production and LNG production on the Gydan Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers of the shadow russian tanker fleet, as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects.
On 26 September 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
According to GISIS IMO data as of July 15, 2025, the vessel's registered name is EAST ENERGY, and the flag is designated as "Sint Maarten False". At the same time, the vessel sails "hiding" behind the flag of Curacao.
On September 30, 2025, he sanctioned tanker delivered cargo from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project (russian rederation) to the Beihai regasification terminal (PRC).
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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IRIS
Vessel name
IRIS
IMO
9953523
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
LNG Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transportation of russia-origin LNG
It is affiliated with the russian LNG tanker fleet, which is involved in expanding russia's export capabilities in terms of LNG trade, including from the sanctioned large-capacity Arctic LNG-2 project of sanctioned PJSC Novatek. The vessel is involved in the transshipment of LNG of russian origin (from the Yamal LNG project of PJSC Novatek) through European ports.
Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity project after Yamal LNG of PJSC Novatek (TIN: 6316031581) for natural gas production and LNG production on the Gydansky Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on an LNG tanker.
On 26 September 2024, United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector.
On December 16, 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel (effective December 17, 2024) in relation to contributing to, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure.
On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with promoting, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On June 19, 2025, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
The LNG tanker was spotted near the Arctic LNG-2 plant on June 26, 2025. It is believed that the tanker loaded a shipment of liquefied gas at that time. On September 16, 2025, the tanker arrived at the Beihai LNG terminal in Tieshan Port, Guangxi Province, China.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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ARCTIC METAGAZ
Vessel name
ARCTIC METAGAZ
IMO
9243148
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
LNG Tanker
Category
Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions
icon arrow-tree Transportation of russia-origin LNG
It is involved in the transportation of fossil fuels from the Arctic LNG-2 facility in violation of international maritime law, using so-called spoofing to conceal the vessel's true location.
On 25 August 2024, the vessel was moored near Line 1 of the Arctic LNG-2 facility, and at 22:27 the tanker stopped transmitting the falsified AIS signal. Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity LNG project after Yamal LNG of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN: 6316031581) for natural gas production and liquefied natural gas production on the Gydansky Peninsula.
In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the russian government.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects.
On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025).
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On June 19, 2025, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 14, 2025, the sanctioned tanker delivered cargo from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project (russian rederation) to the Beihai regasification terminal (PRC).
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