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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

AETHER

Crude Oil Tanker

Transportation of fossil fuels in violation of sanctions and other restrictions

Transporting russian crude oil / petroleum products

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.