Marine Vessels

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports on the Baltic Sea and in the Pacific region to third countries.
In particular, in July 2025, the tanker exported russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to India in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft". In September 2025, the vessel exported russian Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to Turkey on behalf of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
In November 2025, the tanker exported russian petroleum products from the port of Vysotsk to Saudi Arabia in the interests of PJSC "Lukoil."
In January 2026, the vessel exported russian petroleum products from the ports of Vysotsk and Ust-Luga to Malaysia in the interests of Alghaf Marine DMCC and PJSC "Novatek" . According to available information, Alghaf Marine DMCC was established on December 31, 2024, in Dubai in the interests of PJSC Lukoil to trade in oil and petroleum products, replacing Litasco Middle East DMCC.
The international NGO Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers that transport russian oil around the world and threaten the environment.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the 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 Black Sea and in the Pacific region to India and China in the interests of the largest russian oil companies.
Specifically, in May 2025, the tanker exported russian ESPO crude from the port of Kozmino to India (Paradip) in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" and PJSC "Surgutneftegaz" . In June 2025, the vessel exported russian ESPO crude from the port of Kozmino to India (Paradip) in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
In January 2026, the tanker transported russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China in the interests of 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 the largest exporter of russian crude oil within the shadow network of russian oil traders — the "2Rivers Group" (Coral Energy). Key roles in this network are played by several azerbaijani traders: Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub, Talat Safarov, and Ahmed Kerimov.
In February 2026, the vessel exported russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China in the interests of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" and PJSC "Surgutneftegaz".
In August and September 2025, the tanker exported russian crude oil from the russian Black Sea port to India in the interests of PJSC Lukoil.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker was involved in the export of russian ESPO crude oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China during the oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products.
In December 2025, the tanker exported several shipments of russian ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to the sanctioned company Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co Ltd (China). The seller of the cargo was Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the UK on December 18, 2025, for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is the largest exporter of russian crude oil in the shadow network of russian oil traders, the 2Rivers Group (Coral Energy), in which several Azerbaijani traders, Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub, Talat Safarov, and Ahmed Kerimov.
In February and twice in March 2026, the vessel exported over 2.124 million barrels of russian ESPO crude oil to China from the port of Kozmino; the seller of the russian wet cargo was Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC.
In May 2026, the tanker exported over 708,000 barrels of russian ESPO crude oil to India from the port of Kozmino; the sellers of the russian wet cargo were PJSC Oil Company Rosneft and PJSC Surgutneftegaz.
Since August 2025, the vessel has been owned and operated by Seazen Shipping Co Ltd, a one-vessel company incorporated on June 12, 2025, in Hong Kong.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian Urals crude oil from russian ports on the Baltic Sea, in particular to India.
In October 2025, the tanker exported more than 716,000 barrels of Urals oil from the port of Primorsk to India in the interests of PJSC Rosneft.
In December 2025, the tanker exported over 716,000 barrels of Urals oil in the interests of Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC (UAE), which was sanctioned by the UK on December 18, 2025, for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. Redwood Global Supply FZ-LLC is the largest exporter of russian crude oil in the shadow network of russian oil traders — the 2Rivers Group (Coral Energy) network, in which several azerbaijani traders, Tahir Garayev, Etibar Eyyub, Talat Safarov, and Ahmed Kerimov have key roles.
Since July 2025, the tanker has been managed by Nautikraft Forge LLC (Azerbaijan), which is part of a network of companies incorporated in Azerbaijan to manage a group of tankers belonging to the russian shadow fleet. In particular, Nautikraft Forge LLC managed the sanctioned tanker IMO 9185528.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the oil embargo and the G7+ countries’ price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been used since October 2025 to export russian crude oil from the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk to India.
On August 6, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker.

The vessel is involved in bunkering sanctioned tankers belonging to the russian shadow fleet, which facilitate the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products, particularly from russian ports on the Black Sea.
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company Sea Engineering LLC (TIN 7804180500), which, as of early September 2026, is subject to sanctions by the EU and Switzerland.
Sea Engineering LLC, in turn, is known for having acquired, under bareboat charter agreements, a number of bunker tankers affiliated with PJSC Lukoil, specifically IMO 9164512, IMO 8894536, IMO 8821761, which are involved in bunkering operations for the russian shadow tanker fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in transfers to sanctioned tankers in the Kerch Strait area, specifically to the vessel IMO 9235000, of russian petroleum products via STS transfers with the tanker IMO 9362372, specifically in November 2025.
The vessel systematically enters the Kerch Strait area and engages in deceptive, high-risk navigation practices.
Thus, the vessel is involved in the chain of exporting russian petroleum products in circumvention of sanctions.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, is involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Pacific region to China.
Specifically, in May and twice in June 2023, the tanker exported more than 2.17 million barrels of ESPO crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China; the seller of the russian liquid cargo was PJSC "Rosneft Oil Company."
In April 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of restrictions targeting the Russian shadow fleet.

The tanker, during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian ports in the Black and Baltic Seas.
Specifically, in March 2026, the vessel exported over 674,000 barrels of petroleum products from the port of Taman to Singapore; the cargo seller was PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft" (under sanctions of the US, Canada, the EU, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine).
In December 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the "Sheshkharis" terminal at the port of Novorossiysk to India. The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex and the terminus of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under U.S. sanctions)—a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian PJSC Transneft (TIN 7706061801),
In October 2025, the tanker exported 720,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India on behalf of PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft".
In August 2025, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India.
The vessel is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the profits from which are one of the most important sources of revenue for the aggressor state’s budget.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker.

During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian oil and petroleum products from russian ports on the Baltic Sea.
Specifically, in January 2026, the vessel exported over 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga to India.
In August 2025, the tanker exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India.
In May 2025, the vessel exported nearly 735,000 barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Primorsk to India.
In February 2024, the tanker exported over 1 million barrels of russian crude oil from the floating storage facility IMO 9196620 to China; the seller of the wet cargo was PJSC "Gazprom."
The vessel belongs to the fleet of Olympic Shipping & Management SA—a Greek shipping company that manages a large-tonnage commercial fleet and is responsible for chartering, accounting, and operational control of vessels, while delegating the maintenance of its tanker fleet to its partner, Springfield Shipping Co. Panama SA.
The tanker is involved in the oil sector of the russian federation’s economy, the profits from which are one of the most important sources of revenue for the aggressor state’s budget.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period when the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products were in effect, the tanker was involved in the export of russian petroleum products, specifically from russian Black Sea ports to third countries.
From 2025 through mid-2026, the tanker was managed by Esea Venture Shipping Management LLC (UAE), which has been subject to EU sanctions since June 2026 and Swiss sanctions since August 2026.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil, petroleum products, or mineral products originating in or exported from russia, and for practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).
On October 8, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on this vessel.

The tanker is engaged in the domestic transshipment of russian petroleum products between the ports of Ust-Luga, St. Petersburg, and Bronka on behalf of PJSC "Novatek," PJSC "Rosneft Oil Company," and PJSC "Sibur Holding".
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil, petroleum products, or mineral products originating in or exported from russia, and for practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).