Marine Vessels

The tanker is involved in the transportation of іranian oil. Since March 2025, the vessel has transported more than four million barrels of іranian oil to the People's Republic of China.
On August 21, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker.

The tanker is affiliated with Ozarka Shipping - FZCO (UAE), which was sanctioned by the USA on August 21, 2025, for its activities in the oil sector of the іranian economy.
On August 21, 2025, the USA imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9268186 as property in which the sanctioned company Ozarka Shipping - FZCO has a stake.

The tanker is affiliated with Ozarka Shipping - FZCO (UAE), which was sanctioned by the USA on August 21, 2025, for its activities in the oil sector of the Iranian economy.
On August 21, 2025, the USA imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9290919 as property in which the sanctioned company Ozarka Shipping - FZCO has a stake.

The tanker is involved in the transportation of іranian petroleum products.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is affiliated with Kanti Lines Inc. (Marshall Islands), which was sanctioned by the USA in July 2025 for sponsoring or providing financial, material, or technological support, goods/services to the sanctioned Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to iran’s supreme leader. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani leverages his father’s political influence to corrupt senior iranian regime officials in order to build and operate a massive 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 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 tanker IMO 9282106.

The tanker has been involved in numerous shipments of liquefied petroleum gas from Iran to the UAE and the People's Republic of China.
On July 30, 2025, the USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is affiliated with Silver Tetra Marine Co. (Marshall Islands), which was sanctioned by the United States in July 2025 for providing financial, material, or technological support, as well as goods or services, to the sanctioned Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani – the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani 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 profits. His shipping empire 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 takes significant steps to conceal its operations and obscure its connections to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9299707.
The vessel is also affiliated, through the sanctioned company Sun Ship Management (UAE), with the sanctioned PJSC Sovcomflot (ПАО "Совкомфлот") – the largest state-owned shipping company in russia responsible for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, as well as transporting russian oil, petroleum products, and liquefied gas. The primary charterers of Sovcomflot’s vessels are russia’s largest oil and gas companies and traders. Sovcomflot is involved in major russian oil and gas projects, including Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, and Yamal LNG, among others.
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.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker was involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports, including through deceptive and high-risk shipping practices such as disabling AIS in the Kerch Bay area and near India.
Specifically, in March 2026, the tanker exported more than 661,000 barrels of russian petroleum products from the port of Taman to Saudi Arabia.
The tanker is affiliated with Gatik Ship Management (India), one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet, which in 2022–2023 played a major role in transporting russian crude oil and petroleum products under Western sanctions, as well as with the related company Girik Ship Management.
In 2023, Girik Ship Management, together with Gaurik Ship Management, Galena Ship Management, Plutos Ship Management, Geras Ship Management, Caishan Ship Management, Orion Ship Management, Nautilus Shipping, Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagement, and Zidan Ship Management, was involved in a vessel "juggling" scheme orchestrated by Gatik Ship Management to evade sanctions.
Gatik Ship Management and Girik Ship Management were the vessel’s previous managers. Tankers operated or managed by Gatik Ship Management continue to make port calls at russian ports.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, including through deceptive and high-risk shipping practices such as disabling AIS, particularly in the area of the russian port of Ust-Luga.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas, using deceptive, high-risk shipping practices (such as turning off the AIS in the Gulf of Finland).
In February 2026, the tanker exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude from the port of Primorsk to Turkey.
In March 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude from the "Sheshkharis" terminal in the port of Novorossiysk, the seller of russian liquid cargo is Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the United Kingdom on December 18, 2025, for activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is part of a network of companies linked to the "2Rivers Group," which is considered one of the largest operators of the shadow fleet in the world and the largest trader in russian crude oil.
In May 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the Sheshkharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk, specifically on behalf of PJSC Lukoil.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to third countries, in particular from russian ports on the Baltic Sea. The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), which is considered one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet. In early 2023, Fractal Marine DMCC was one of 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 significant role in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to countries around the world during the period of sanctions restrictions.
On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Fractal Marine DMCC for its involvement in servicing the russian energy sector. Fractal Marine DMCC operated a fleet of 28 tankers as an intermediary between shipowners and charterers. After being sanctioned, Fractal Marine DMCC transferred its fleet to other related companies for management.
The vessel IMO 9328170 is part of a vast shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of Ali Shamkhani, chief political advisor to Iran's supreme leader.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani uses his father's political influence to corrupt top-level officials in the Iranian regime 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 buyers around the world, generating tens of billions of dollars in profits. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's shipping empire consists of a vast fleet of vessels, 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 the PRC. The shipping empire takes significant measures to conceal its operations and obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
BPT Shipping Co LLC (UAE), Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), and Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9328170 is affiliated, are among a number of companies that have played a significant role in the management and operation of the Shamkhani shipping empire's tanker fleet.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9328170.
On April, 2026, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since May 22, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On June 16, 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, particularly from russian ports in the Baltic Sea.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), which is 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 under sanctions restrictions.
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 the management of related entities.
The vessel IMO 9336490 is 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 leverages his father’s political influence to corrupt senior Iranian officials in order to build and operate a massive 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 profits.
The Shamkhani shipping network comprises a large fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from the global sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, primarily to buyers in China. The network employs extensive measures to conceal its operations and obscure its connections to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
BPT Shipping Co LLC (UAE), 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 9336490 is affiliated, are among the companies that have played a key 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 IMO 9336490.
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.