Marine Vessels

involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen
Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions
Total number:
1488
Marine vessels
545
Masters
Updated: 10.10.2026
Maritime logistics is critically important for building up the aggressor`s military capabilities, moving troops, obtaining weapons and sanctioned goods, and trading stolen goods. Aggressors transport weapons through international straits on civilian merchant vessels. Exporting fossil fuels to circumvent sanctions is the main source of income for russia and Iran. The shadow tanker fleet and ships without ice class in the Arctic threaten an environmental disaster. Through the sale of agricultural products from the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, russia finances the war and maintains the loyalty of its allies, Iran and the DPRK.
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Actions to be taken
  • to sanction the vessels on the list below, as well as all related companies and individuals (owners, operators, managers, executives, senior crew members)
  • to prohibit the entry of such vessels into ports, territorial waters, EEZs and international straits, and the sale of spare parts for them
 
  • to increase and ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements for tankers entering territorial waters, EEZs and international straits
  • to require bank statements to confirm compliance with the price-cap when receiving insurance and other services
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Total: 1
AKADEMIK ALEKSANDR KARPINSKIY
Vessel name
AKADEMIK ALEKSANDR KARPINSKIY
IMO
8227238
Flag (Current)
russian federation russian federation
Vessel Type
Research Vessel
Category
Other
icon arrow-tree Involvement in energy projects
The oceanographic research vessel is specialized in seismic surveys, onboard gravimetric surveys, magnetic surveys, geological sampling, and is equipped with a multibeam echo sounder for hydrographic surveys (detailed seabed topography – bathymetric research).
The vessel is engaged in unlawful oil and natural gas exploration in the Antarctic.
In January 2023, it docked in South Africa en route to Antarctica, provoking criticism from local activists over potential support to moscow in conducting mineral exploration in the Antarctic and violating the international ban on such activities.
The global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion has linked the vessel’s activities to future mineral extraction in the region.
On 23 February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel for large-scale oil and gas exploration in the Southern Ocean of Antarctica – a marine desert under threat from greenhouse gas emissions and extreme weather events. Much of this exploration has been conducted via Cape Town since the entry into force of the international moratorium on mining in 1998.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian company Polar Marine Geosurvey Expedition JSC (АО "Полярная морская геологоразведочная экспедиция"), a subsidiary of Rosgeologia JSC (АО "Росгеология"), the russian state-owned diversified geological holding.
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