Marine vessels

The vessel KAPITAN KRASNOV has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. It is part of the fleet of the designated russian company "Volga-Flot" JSC (АО "Волга-флот", TIN 5260902190). "Volga-Flot" JSC is one of the largest shipping companies in russia, engaged in the transportation of bulk, general, liquid, and project cargo across the North-Western, Central, Volga, Azov-Don, Kama, and Belaya river basins, with access to the coastal waters of the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas, as well as northern ports of russia and the Arctic region. Vessels within the "Volga-Flot" JSC fleet have been implicated in illicit grain-extraction schemes from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine (e.g., IMO 8873336) and have made port calls in the occupied peninsula (e.g., IMO 8419635).

The vessel DON STAR 6 has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. In May 2025, it called at the port of Krym during a period of prolonged dark activity (AIS disabled). The vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) was disabled from 18 to 22 May 2025 while it was reportedly operating the declared route Rostov-on-Don – Port Kavkaz – Rostov-on-Don. DON STAR 6 is owned and operated by the russian company "Agroexport Shipping Company" LLC (ООО "Судноплавная Компания Агроэкспорт", TIN 6164140618, Rostov-on-Don), established in February 2023. The company’s founder, Vitaly Viktorovich Vasko (Виталий Викторович Васько, TIN 500308911095), also established other russian entities, including "Orteks" LLC (ООО "Ортекс", TIN 1649005395). "Orteks" LLC, through russia’s state procurement system, has acted as a supplier to several designated russian companies, including PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть", 2 contracts totaling RUB 2 billion) and JSC "Vankorneft" (АО "Ванкорнефть") (contract totaling RUB 926.8 million).

The vessel LYDIA V routinely conducts dark activity (AIS disabled) in the area of the Kerch Strait and near temporarily occupied Ukrainian ports in the Sea of Azov. It has also made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. The beneficial owner of the vessel is the Cypriot company Aston Management Holdings Limited (ΗΕ 393001). The company’s fleet procurement manager, Vladomir Korobovas, is a graduate of the Admiral F.F. Ushakov State Maritime Academy (formerly Novorossiysk State Maritime Academy). Mr. Korobovas has been professionally active in russian shipping and oil logistics since 2003, including coordinating petroleum exports via the Tuapse Seaport and overseeing domestic fuel product sales in the russian market.

The vessel PETROTRANS-5903 has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, including the port of Kamysh-Burun in May and June 2025. It routinely conducts dark activity (AIS disabled) in the area of the Kerch Strait and near occupied ports in Crimea. The vessel is owned by the russian company "Petrotrans" LLC (ООО "Петротранс", TIN 7814754352), which specializes in the transportation of bulk, oversized, heavy, general, containerized, and hazardous cargo. The ship is technically managed by "Petrotanker" LLC (ООО "Петротанкер", TIN 7840463656), a shipping company affiliated with "Petrotrans" LLC. PETROTRANS-5903 was built in 2020 for "Petrotrans" LLC. The construction was commissioned by the designated russian entity "DTLK" JSC (АО "ДТЛК", TIN 7720261827), the largest leasing company in russia for air, maritime, rail, and urban passenger transport. DTLK is included on the list of systemically important enterprises of the russian economy and is controlled by the Ministry of Transport of the russian federation.

The vessel SORMOVSKIY-3057 has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. It has also engaged in prolonged dark activity (AIS disabled) near occupied ports and in the vicinity of the Kerch Strait. The vessel is part of the fleet of the designated russian company "Volga-Flot" JSC (АО "Волга-флот", TIN 5260902190). "Volga-Flot" JSC is one of russia’s largest shipping companies, operating bulk, general, liquid, and project cargo transport across the North-Western, Central, Volga, Azov-Don, Kama, and Belaya river basins. The company’s vessels also operate in the coastal waters of the Baltic, Black, and Caspian Seas, as well as in northern ports and Arctic regions of the russian federation.

The vessel ALEVTIN SHELKOVNIKOV has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, including the port of Kamysh-Burun in May and June 2025.

The vessel VOLGO-DON 5079 has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, including in November 2024 and June 2025. It also routinely conducts dark activity (AIS disabled) in the vicinity of the Kerch Strait.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker PHOENIX CROWN has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products, both directly from russian ports and via ship-to-ship (STS) transfers near European countries. The vessel has also engaged in deceptive shipping practices, including dark activity (AIS disabled) near russian ports in the Black Sea. In January 2023, PHOENIX CROWN transported over 29,000 metric tons of petroleum products from the russian port of Tuapse. The Tuapse production facility comprises a refinery and maritime terminal owned by the designated russian entity PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor of the cargo was PJSC "NK "Rosneft", and the consignee was Bellatrix Energy Limited (Hong Kong), also a designated entity. In August 2024, the vessel completed another shipment of russian-origin oil and petroleum products from Tuapse to Turkey. The tanker has also participated in STS operations involving russian-origin oil and petroleum products near Greece. On 8 March 2025, while in the southern part of the Laconian Gulf, PHOENIX CROWN received russian-origin petroleum products via STS transfer from the tanker IMO 9692844, which had arrived from the russian port of Primorsk. The cargo was later discharged at the Petrol Ofisi Terminal in Iskenderun, Turkey. In March–April 2025, the vessel completed a voyage from the russian port of Novorossiysk to the port of Mundra, India.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker SATURN A has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products. In 2023, it operated out of the port of Tuapse, and since May 2025, it has been active in shipments from the port of Primorsk. The vessel has also engaged in dark activity (AIS disabled) near Russian Black Sea ports in 2023, and in May 2025 near Finland, the Åland Islands, and the russian port of Ust-Luga. Between May and November 2023, SATURN A carried out seven export operations involving russian petroleum products from Tuapse. The Tuapse production facility includes a refinery and maritime terminal owned by the designated russian entity PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor for these shipments was PJSC "NK "Rosneft", while the consignee was GMS Trading Middle East DMCC.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker GEA has been actively engaged – including in 2025 – in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products, primarily from the russian port of Novorossiysk. The vessel has also routinely disabled its Automatic Identification System (AIS) while operating in the Black Sea near russian ports. In January 2023, GEA transported over 29,000 metric tons of russian petroleum products from the russian port of Tuapse to Greece. The Tuapse production facility includes a refinery and maritime terminal owned by the designated russian entity PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor of the cargo was PJSC "NK "Rosneft", and the consignee was Bellatrix Energy Limited (Hong Kong), also a designated entity. In February 2023, the same cargo was transferred via ship-to-ship (STS) operation from GEA to tanker IMO 9328170 in waters near Greece. The receiving vessel is affiliated with the designated UAE-based company Fractal Marine DMCC, one of the leading operators of the so-called russian shadow fleet in 2022–2023.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargoes and the price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, this tanker has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, primarily from russian ports in the Black Sea. Its operations have included deceptive and high-risk practices such as disabling Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders, engaging in dark activities near russian ports, and conducting ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the vicinity of Cyprus after departing from russian ports with tankers believed to be part of the russian shadow fleet. In February and April 2023, the tanker (IMO 9274666) was involved in the export of russian petroleum products – over 34,000 and 32,000 metric tons, respectively – from the russian port of Tuapse, home to a production facility comprising the Tuapse Oil Refinery and maritime terminal operated by the sanctioned PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor of the cargo was the sanctioned russian entity PJSC "NK "Rosneft"; the recipients were Voliton DMCC and Guron Trading Limited, respectively. In March 2025, after departing from the port of Tuapse, the tanker conducted STS transfers in the vicinity of Cyprus with tankers IMO 9198290 and IMO 9424651, both of which are considered part of russia’s shadow fleet and have been under sanctions since May 2025. In June 2025, after arriving from the vicinity of Tuapse – where it had conducted dark operations – the tanker conducted another STS transfer near Cyprus with tanker IMO 9299159.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargoes and the price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, this tanker has been actively engaged in the export of russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in both the Baltic and Black Seas. Its operations have included ship-to-ship (STS) transfers with other tankers near European coastlines. In December 2024, after departing from the russian port of Primorsk, OKYROE (IMO 9273088) conducted an STS transfer near Italy with IMO 9374416. Subsequently, IMO 9374416 performed another STS transfer with IMO 9290921, a tanker considered part of russia’s shadow fleet and sanctioned since May 2025. Tanker IMO 9374416 is known to make port calls to ports located in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. Notably, in May 2025, it called at the port of Kamysh-Burun (Crimea). In April 2023, OKYROE (IMO 9273088) was involved in the export of over 60,000 metric tons of russian petroleum products from the russian port of Tuapse, where a production facility – comprising the Tuapse Oil Refinery and maritime terminal – is operated by the sanctioned entity PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (ПАО "НК "Роснефть"). The consignor of the cargo was PJSC "NK "Rosneft" (sanctioned), and the recipient was Blackford Corporation Limited.