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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.

Together we can stop this to restore peace and security

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 apply secondary sanctions against companies and persons cooperating with such vessels and companies
to prohibit ship-to-ship operations with russian fossil fuels in the territorial waters and EEZs
to use technological solutions to detect the real routes of vessels that use spoofing and manipulate AIS
to require confirmation of P&I insurance coverage (capitalized and with an independent credit rating) for all oil tankers, which enter ports, territorial waters, EEZs and international straits, and to block passage for violators

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
to involve financial and specialized institutions in the gathering of evidence, to publish the results of investigations, and to apply real penalties, including significant fines
to prohibit the sale of used tankers to the ‘owner states’ of the shadow fleet, to apply secondary sanctions to those who violate the ban
to stop the registration of vessels that systematically engage in dark activities at sea
to exchange information and synchronize efforts with other countries

Marine vessels

Shadow Fleet Masters

Total: 1

INA

Crude Oil Tanker

Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions

Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products

During the G7+ 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 from russian ports on the Baltic and Black Seas, engaging in high-risk practices (STS transfers) in the Gulf of Laconikos (Greece), in particular with tankers affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management. Gatik Ship Management is considered one of the leading operators of the shadow fleet involved in the transportation of russian crude oil/petroleum products in 2022-2023 under western sanctions.
In August 2023, an STS transfer took place in the Gulf of Laconikos (Greece) with the tanker IMO 9402732 of the VLCC class, affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, which during this period also carried out STS transfers, in particular, with the tanker IMO 9332834, affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, IMO tanker 9332834 left the russian port of Ust-Luga on July 23, 2023 and arrived in the Gulf of Laconikos on August 09, 2023 (tanker IMO 9332834 has been under UK sanctions since February 24, 2025 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 from or support the russian government, or to participate in the transportation of crude oil/oil products of russian origin or from russia to a third country). In September 2024, an STS transmission took place with the tanker IMO 9252333 of the VLCC class in the Gulf of Lakonikos (Greece), which, in turn, carries out STS transmissions with tankers arriving in the Gulf of Lakonikos from russian ports, in particular, Ust-Luga.
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment.
On May 09, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of the restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation.
Since May 21 and June 3, 2025, the EU and Switzerland, respectively, have imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from rRussia, using irregular shipping practices with a high degree of risk, as specified in Resolution A.1192(33) of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since September 18, 2025, Australia has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 30, 2025, New Zealand has imposed sanctions on the tanker.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.