Marine Vessels

The tanker makes port calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine.
The vessel is affiliated with Enea LLC (ООО "Энея", TIN 6164136080), a russian company linked to the sanctioned Jamaldin Pashayev. Enea LLC is involved in covert deliveries–including aviation fuel–to Syria on behalf of the Ministry of Defense of the russian federation. Since October 2024, the company has been headed by Magomed Aliyevich Abdulatipov (TIN 053689064586), who previously served as the head of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Administration of Caspian Sea Ports".
The tanker’s owner since March 2021 is SBK Dolina LLC (ООО "СБК Долина", TIN 7714420564), founded by LSCapital LLC (ООО "ЛСКепитал", TIN 7703426420). The beneficiaries of LSCapital since April 11, 2022, are Aslan Dzhamaldinovich Pashayev (TIN 771917667217, 75%) and Oleksandr Ivanovych Lapko (TIN 771515523462, 25%). Pashayev serves as CEO of LSCapital, while Lapko heads SBK Dolina. SBK Dolina is associated with Sberbank, which held the vessel as collateral at the time of its sale by the previous owner.
Aslan Pashayev is likely the son of Dzhamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, a sanctioned businessman from Astrakhan who owns and controls a network of russian shipping companies operating out of the port of Olya, Astrakhan region.
Enterprises linked to Dzhamaldin Pashayev have been involved in russian military exports since 2021, concluding over 200 contracts for the maritime transport of military cargo worldwide. Pashayev and his companies are a key component in the logistics chain supplying aircraft and components to the sanctioned Special Economic Zone "Alabuga" (ОЭЗ "Алабуга"), one of the main UAV assembly facilities for the russian Ministry of Defense, supported by Iran.
Dzhamaldin Pashayev is also affiliated with the sanctioned shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот"), whose vessels are engaged in transporting weapons from Syria, Iran, and North Korea to russia, as well as carrying Iranian oil.

According to the database of the Global Integrated Shipping Information System of the International Maritime Organization (IMO’s GISIS), as of July 22, 2025, the registered name of the vessel is ELENA II, with the flag listed as unknown. At the same time, the vessel operates under the name Panagia and sails under the flag of the russian federation.
According to the russian public procurement system, as of September 2024, the owner of the vessel IMO 8647751 is the sanctioned Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rosmorport (TIN 7702352454, under sanctions by the United States and Ukraine). Based on contractual documents dated September 2024 with the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rosmorflot, the russian company Maritime Transport Company–Taman LLC (TIN 2352054548) provides comprehensive maintenance services for the car-passenger ferry IMO 8647751 within the water areas of the seaports of Kavkaz and Kerch (temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Crimea, Ukraine), acting as the vessel’s maritime agent.
Under the contract, Maritime Transport Company–Taman LLC is responsible for arranging the vessel’s arrivals and departures at the seaports of Kavkaz and Kerch, providing tug assistance, pilotage, mooring operations, and port berthing. The purpose of the vessel’s port calls at Kerch and Kavkaz is to perform regular cargo and passenger ferry crossings via the Kerch Ferry Line along the routes: port of Kerch – port of Kavkaz and port of Kavkaz – port of Kerch.
In February 2025, vessel IMO 8647751 made its first call to the temporarily occupied port of Sevastopol, departing from Sevastopol Bay in June 2025. The vessel’s AIS signal has been turned off since August 2024.
Port of registry: Novorossiysk.

The vessel makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Crimea, Ukraine. In particular, in November 2024 and August 2025, the vessel called at the port of Crimea.

Starting in 2023, the tanker has been making calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular to the port of Komysh-Burun in November 2023 and March 2025. The vessel is likely involved in the transshipment and transportation of russian crude oil and petroleum products.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular at the port of Komysh-Burun between June and August 2025.
The vessel is likely involved in the transshipment and transportation of russian crude oil and petroleum products.
In August 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker’s captain.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine 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.
In June 2026, Canada 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.

On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel for engaging in activities conducted on behalf of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani is the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader. Leveraging his father’s political influence, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has corrupted senior Iranian regime officials to build and operate 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 customers worldwide, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
His shipping network comprises a large fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities 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 takes extensive measures to conceal its operations and obscure its connections to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
Many tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil to countries such as China are also involved in Venezuelan trade, including tanker IMO 9248485. On June 11, 2022, Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi signed a 20-year cooperation agreement to expand ties in the oil and petrochemical industries, as well as in the military and economic spheres. Since then, bilateral ties have begun to develop. Most cargo is transported by ships belonging to the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) in both directions. A significant number of ships flying under foreign (non-Iranian) flags are also involved in this trade.

The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned shipping company Yug 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 is the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to Iran’s supreme leader. Leveraging his father’s political influence, Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has corrupted senior Iranian regime officials to build and operate 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 customers worldwide, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
His shipping network consists of a large fleet of vessels, ship management firms, and front companies that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from the global sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, primarily to buyers in the People’s Republic of China. The network takes extensive measures to conceal its operations and obscure its connections to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
The tanker is also affiliated with the sanctioned company Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), one of several entities that have played a major role in managing and operating the tanker fleet within the Shamkhani shipping network.
The United States imposed sanctions on the vessel on July 30, 2025.

On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel for engaging in activities conducted on behalf of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani – the chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran – leverages his father’s political influence to corrupt senior Iranian regime officials in order to build and operate 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 customers worldwide, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
His shipping network consists of an extensive fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from global sales of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, primarily to buyers in the People’s Republic of China. The network takes extensive measures to conceal its operations and obscure its connections to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.

The tanker was involved in the export of russian oil and petroleum products during the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products. The vessel was also engaged in the transportation of iranian oil and petroleum products.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned shipping company Meuse Shipping Inc (Marshall Islands), which was sanctioned by the United States on July 30, 2025, for providing material assistance, sponsoring, or offering 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, the chief political advisor to iran’s supreme leader, leverages his father’s political influence to corrupt senior iranian regime officials to build and operate 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 customers around the world, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani’s shipping network consists of a vast fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from global sales of iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, mostly to buyers in the People’s Republic of China. The network takes extensive measures to conceal its operations and obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, iran, and russia.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 19, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since January 13, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.