Marine Vessels

The vessel is involved in bunkering sanctioned tankers belonging to the russian shadow fleet, which facilitate the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products, particularly from russian ports on the Black Sea.
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company Sea Engineering LLC (TIN 7804180500), which, as of early September 2026, is subject to sanctions by the EU and Switzerland.
Sea Engineering LLC, in turn, is known for having acquired, under bareboat charter agreements, a number of bunker tankers affiliated with PJSC Lukoil, specifically IMO 9164512, IMO 8894536, IMO 8821761, which are involved in bunkering operations for the russian shadow tanker fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in transfers to sanctioned tankers in the Kerch Strait area, specifically to the vessel IMO 9235000, of russian petroleum products via STS transfers with the tanker IMO 9362372, specifically in November 2025.
The vessel systematically enters the Kerch Strait area and engages in deceptive, high-risk navigation practices.
Thus, the vessel is involved in the chain of exporting russian petroleum products in circumvention of sanctions.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China.
Specifically, in May and twice in June 2023, the tanker exported more than 2.17 million barrels of ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China; the seller of the russian liquid cargo was PJSC "Rosneft Oil Company."
In April 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions targeting the Russian shadow fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Black and Baltic Seas.
Specifically, in March 2026, the vessel exported over 674,000 barrels of petroleum products from the port of Taman to Singapore; the cargo seller was PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" (under sanctions of the US, Canada, the EU, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine).
In December 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the port of Novorossiysk to India. The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex and the terminus of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under U.S. sanctions)—a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian PJSC Transneft (TIN 7706061801),
In October 2025, the tanker exported 720,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India on behalf of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
In August 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India.
The vessel is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the profits from which are one of the most important sources of revenue for the aggressor state’s budget.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker.

During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian oil and petroleum products from russian ports on the Baltic Sea.
Specifically, in January 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India.
In August 2025, the tanker exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India.
In May 2025, the vessel exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India.
In February 2024, the tanker exported over 1 million barrels of russian crude oil from the floating storage facility IMO 9196620 to China; the seller of the wet cargo was PJSC "Gazprom."
The vessel belongs to the fleet of Olympic Shipping & Management SA—a Greek shipping company that manages a large-tonnage commercial fleet and is responsible for chartering, accounting, and operational control of vessels, while delegating the maintenance of its tanker fleet to its partner, Springfield Shipping Co. Panama SA.
The tanker is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the profits from which are one of the most important sources of revenue for the aggressor state’s budget.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

In russia, the tanker IMO 9904546 is referred to as the flagship of the new generation of the Arctic transport fleet. The vessel has a high Arc7 ice class, which allows it to operate in harsh climatic conditions, independently breaking through ice over 2 m thick. The tanker features improved ice-class hull contours and technical solutions that ensure safe operation in low temperatures, enabling the gas carrier to navigate the Northern Sea Route year-round.
Technical specifications and main dimensions of the tanker: length – 300 m, width – 48.8 m; draft – 11.7 m, deadweight – 81,000 metric tons, capacity – 172,600 cubic meters, LNG storage system – diaphragm type; propulsion system power – 45 MW (three full-turn propeller-rudder units, 15 MW each, manufactured locally at OOO "VRC Sapphire Plant" (Bolshoy Kamen).
The tanker operates under the russian flag, is registered in St. Petersburg, and has a crew of 31 russian sailors.
The tanker, IMO 9904546, is the first tanker built in russia for the transport of liquefied natural gas.
The vessel was built at the russian shipyard SSK Zvezda LLC (TIN 2503032517), which is subject to sanctions, with significant delays due to a lack of experience in building such vessels and pressure from sanctions. In December 2024, the LNG carrier left SSK Zvezda LLC for sea trials, but it took another year to fully complete the trials, including gas tests.
Following the completion of trials, the vessel was handed over on December 22, 2025, to PJSC "Sovcomflot" to operate under a long-term time-charter contract with "Arctic LNG-2" — the sanctioned project of PJSC "Novatek" for the extraction and production of liquefied natural gas. The "Arctic LNG-2" winter logistics scheme involves delivering LNG from the plant in Ob Bay to the floating storage vessel IMO 9915090 in Ura Bay, Murmansk Oblast, from where the LNG is loaded onto Arc4 ice-class gas carriers and conventional vessels for delivery to consumers. The Beihai LNG terminal in China receives LNG from the sanctioned project.
Since January 2026, the tanker has been involved in transporting liquefied natural gas from the sanctioned russian "Arctic LNG-2" project in Ob Bay to the sanctioned floating gas storage vessel IMO 9915090 in Ura Bay, Murmansk Oblast.
On January 28, 2026, the gas carrier IMO 9904546 carried out its first LNG loading at "Arctic LNG-2," and on February 3, 2026, it unloaded at the floating storage facility IMO 9915090.
Since August 2024, the owner of the tanker IMO 9904546 has been the sanctioned company PJSC "Novatek"— russia’s largest independent gas producer, which is engaged in the exploration, production, processing, and sale of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons.
The operator of the tanker is the sanctioned company PJSC "Sovcomflot." PJSC "Sovcomflot" is russia’s largest state-owned shipping company, providing services and support for offshore hydrocarbon production and the transportation of russian crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied gas. The main charterers of PJSC Sovcomflot’s vessels are russia’s largest oil and gas companies and traders. Sovcomflot PJSC participates in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: "Sakhalin-1", "Sakhalin-2", "Varanдей", "Prirazlomnoye", "Novy Port", "Yamal LNG" and others.
The technical manager of the tanker is the russian company "LNG Shipping" LLC (TIN 7841085679). "LNG Shipping" LLC is a subsidiary of the russian shipping group PJSC "Sovcomflot", registered in St. Petersburg in July 2019, and specializes in the ownership and operation of vessels for transporting russian LNG.
In June 2024, as part of efforts to restrict russia’s future revenues from liquefied natural gas, the United States imposed sanctions on four LNG tankers, including the vessel IMO 9904546, which was under construction at the time.
On June 12, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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.

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.

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.

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).

It is involved in the russian LNG tanker fleet, expanding russia's export capabilities in the LNG trade, and transshipment of LNG of russian origin (from the Yamal LNG project of the sanctioned PJSC Novatek) through European ports.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on an LNG tanker.
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.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On September 12, 2025, the sanctioned tanker delivered cargo from the sanctioned project "Arctic LNG-2" (russian federation) to Beihai (PRC).
On October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

It is involved in the russian LNG tanker fleet, expanding russia's export capabilities in the LNG trade, and transshipment of LNG of russian origin (from the Yamal LNG project of the sanctioned PJSC Novatek) through European ports.
On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on an LNG tanker.
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.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On September 6, 2025, a sanctioned tanker delivered cargo from the sanctioned russian Arctic LNG-2 project to China (Beihai terminal).
On October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.