Sea vessels

Multi-functional emergency and rescue vessel of the MPSV12 project, designed for patrolling, emergency and rescue duty in shipping areas, offshore oil and gas industries, search and assistance for vessels in distress, extinguishing fuel burning on water, fires on floating and coastal objects facilities, liquidation of emergency spills of oil and oil products, towing of emergency vessels, floating objects and structures in ice and clear water, etc. The sailing area of ​​the vessel is unlimited, it is possible to carry out international flights and sailing routes of the Northern Sea Route. The vessel was involved in the construction of the export main gas pipeline "North Stream-2", formally the vessel was entrusted with the security function for the pipe-layers "Fortuna" and "Akademik Cherskiy". During the final stage of works on the completion of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline (from April 10 to August 30, 2021), servicemen of some special units of the russian Navy were seen in the area of ​​their implementation. A combined special purpose group of 18 people was on board civilian vessels of the Maritime Rescue Service - the tug "Kapitan Beklemishev" and multi-functional emergency rescue vessels "Spasatel Karev" and "Bakhtemir". The members of the joint group were identified as belonging to some special units of the russian Navy: a group of four of the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research of the ministry of defense of the russian federation, or military unit No. 45707 (one of the most classified military units of the russian federation, which plans and carries out special underwater operations, the hydronauts of the unit are engaged in reconnaissance activities, install various equipment on the seabed, and also collect wreckage of vessels, planes and satellites to obtain information about the level of technological developments of possible adversaries, are engaged in planning and preliminary preparation of large-scale sabotage on transatlantic fiber-optic communication lines between Europe and North America); a group of seven people of the 313th Separate Special Forces Combating Submarine Subversive Forces of the Baltic Fleet of the russian Navy; a group of seven people of the 342nd Emergency and Rescue Squad of the Baltic Fleet of the russian Navy. The increased activity of the combined group was observed in the exclusive maritime economic zones of Denmark and Germany in the area of ​​passage of the Baltica (connecting Poland, Sweden, Denmark) and "Denmark — Poland-2" (connecting Poland with the island of Bornholm) underwater OCs, in corridor 2-3 miles from the pipeline. In addition to the MSS-3000 on board "Bakhtemir", the group had its own remote-controlled underwater vehicle "Marlin-350", designed to perform various underwater technical works, including with cables, at depths of up to 350 m. The device is equipped with a grabber-type manipulator and is located in service with the Navy of the Armed Forces of the russian federation in accordance with the secret order of the Minister of Defense No. 574 dated 30.09.2015. The diving group also performed certain monitoring tasks related to recording the correctness of laying the pipeline on the seabed. At the same time, the transfer of special cargoes on board "Bakhtemir" from the boat "Bercut L-DC Arctica" and at night from the vessel "Yasnyy" was recorded. In August 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with its assistance in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project.

Vessel makes calls at the ports of the TOT of Crimea (Ukraine) and is involved in the transportation of russian oil products after the G7 and EU oil embargo and price-cap policy at $60 per barrel of russian oil came into effect. It is owned by the sanctioned Covart Energy Limited (Hong Kong). The company has sharply increased its share in the russian oil trade after the price-cap policy was introduced. Since May 2023, vessels chartered by Covart have been making frequent calls to russian ports. The vessel is affiliated with the sanctioned russian company Rosewood shipping LLC (TIN 6167088540), a shipping company specialising in the logistics of oil products using its own fleet. The founder of Rosewood shipping LLC is Yug Energo LLC (TIN 6167088571). The management company of Rosewood shipping LLC is a sanctioned russian company, NZNP Management JSC (TIN 9725007881), which is affiliated with NZNP JSC (one of the largest suppliers of oil products in southern russia, TOT of Ukraine). In December 2023, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel belongs to the seismic survey fleet of Sevmorneftegeofizyka, the largest offshore geophysical company in russia specialising in 2D/3D offshore seismic surveys, digital processing and integrated interpretation of geological, geophysical and seismic data, and is part of Rosgeologia, a state-owned multidisciplinary geological holding company. In russia, Rosgeologia and its subsidiaries provide a range of geophysical services for the prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, and are controlled by the russian government. In February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on a vessel ultimately managed by Rosgeologia and used for geophysical surveys and offshore exploration drilling in russia, as well as in international projects on behalf of the russian government.

The vessel belongs to the seismic survey fleet of Sevmorneftegeofizyka, the largest offshore geophysical company in russia specialising in 2D/3D offshore seismic surveys, digital processing and integrated interpretation of geological, geophysical and seismic data, and is part of Rosgeologia, a state-owned multidisciplinary geological holding company. In russia, Rosgeologia and its subsidiaries provide a range of geophysical services for the prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, and are controlled by the russian government. In February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on a vessel ultimately managed by Rosgeologia and used for geophysical surveys and offshore exploration drilling in russia, as well as in international projects on behalf of the russian government.

The vessel belongs to the seismic survey fleet of Sevmorneftegeofizyka, the largest offshore geophysical company in russia specialising in 2D/3D offshore seismic surveys, digital processing and integrated interpretation of geological, geophysical and seismic data, and is part of Rosgeologia, a state-owned multidisciplinary geological holding company. In russia, Rosgeologia and its subsidiaries provide a range of geophysical services for the prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, and are controlled by the russian government. In February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on a vessel ultimately managed by Rosgeologia and used for geophysical surveys and offshore exploration drilling in russia, as well as in international projects on behalf of the russian government.

The vessel belongs to the seismic survey fleet of Sevmorneftegeofizyka, the largest offshore geophysical company in russia specialising in 2D/3D offshore seismic surveys, digital processing and integrated interpretation of geological, geophysical and seismic data, and is part of Rosgeologia, a state-owned multidisciplinary geological holding company. In russia, Rosgeologia and its subsidiaries provide a range of geophysical services for the prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, and are controlled by the russian government. In February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on a vessel ultimately managed by Rosgeologia and used for geophysical surveys and offshore exploration drilling in russia, as well as in international projects on behalf of the russian government.

The vessel is designed to carry out geological surveys of the seabed and deep ocean zones, prospecting and exploration of mineral resources, environmental monitoring, search and survey of various underwater objects, and engineering and geological studies of bottom soils. The vessel was involved in marine research as part of the Arctic Connect submarine communication line from Europe to Asia, a project to search for minerals in the Atlantic under an agreement with the International Seabed Authority, etc. The vessel belongs to the sanctioned russian company Polar Marine Geological Expedition JSC, which is a subsidiary of the sanctioned Rosgeologia JSC, a russian state-owned diversified geological holding. In russia, Rosgeologia and its subsidiaries provide a range of geophysical services for the prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, controlled by the russian government. In February 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on a vessel ultimately managed by Rosgeologia and used for geophysical surveys and offshore exploration drilling in russia, as well as in international projects on behalf of the russian government.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil and the price cap policy at $60 per barrel of russian oil. The tanker was involved in the sale of russian crude oil at a price of more than $80 after the price-cap policy came into effect. The owner of the tanker is NS Leader shipping Incorporated, and the tanker is managed by Invest Fleet LLC, a russian company affiliated with the sanctioned Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas amid sanctions restrictions on russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The services provided by Sovcomflot are a significant source of income for the russian federation, as more than 70% of russia's revenues come from the sale of energy, which allows it to finance its war against Ukraine. The main charterers of Sovcomflot vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. "Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: "Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG, and others. Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company's fleet consisted of about 145 vessels. After the sanctions were imposed, Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it had set up, including in foreign jurisdictions, in order to circumvent them, and began the practice of constantly "juggling" (transferring) vessels to affiliated companies. According to experts, the tankers transferred by Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called "shadow tanker fleet" of the russian federation to continue selling russian oil, oil products and liquefied natural gas under Western sanctions. In February 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the NS Leader for violating the price-cap policy.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil and the price cap policy at $60 per barrel of russian oil. The tanker was transporting russian crude oil at a price of over $75 after the price-cap policy came into effect. The owner and manager of the tanker is the russian company South Fleet LLC, the previous owner was the sanctioned company Lumber Marine SA, affiliated with the sanctioned PJSC Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas amid the application of sanctions restrictions to russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The services provided by Sovcomflot are a significant source of income for the russian federation, as more than 70% of russia's revenues come from the sale of energy, which allows it to finance its war against Ukraine. The main charterers of Sovcomflot vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. "Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: "Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG, and others. Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company's fleet consisted of about 145 vessels. After the sanctions were imposed, Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it had set up, including in foreign jurisdictions, in order to circumvent them, and began the practice of constantly "juggling" (transferring) vessels to affiliated companies. According to expert estimates, the tankers transferred by Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called "shadow tanker fleet" of the russian federation to continue selling russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas under Western sanctions. In October 2023, USA imposed sanctions on the "SCF Primorye" vessel for violating the price-cap policy.

The vessel is affiliated with russian president putin. The 32-metre vessel, which is valued at $11m, is designed for trips within russia - on Ladoga and Onega lakes. putin used the Nega yacht during his holidays in the Leningrad region, as well as visiting the monastery on Konеvets island on Ladoga lake. In June 2022, USA imposed sanctions on the yacht.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil and the price cap policy at $60 per barrel of russian oil. The tanker was transporting russian Urals crude oil at a price of more than $70 after the price-cap policy came into effect. The owner and manager of the tanker is Kroeger Tankers Fze (UAE), the previous owner was HS Atlantica Limited (Liberia), a sanctioned company involved in the transportation of crude oil originating in russia. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the HS Atlantica (current name Avril) for violating the price-cap policy.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian crude oil during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil and the price cap policy at $60 per barrel of russian oil. The tanker was transporting russian Urals crude oil at a price of more than $70 after the price-cap policy came into effect. The vessel is owned by Sterling shipping Incorporated, managed by sanctioned company Oil Tankers SCF MGMT FZCO, affiliated with the sanctioned Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian oil, oil products and liquefied natural gas amid sanctions restrictions on russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The services provided by Sovcomflot are a significant source of income for the russian federation, as more than 70% of russia's revenues come from the sale of energy, which allows it to finance its war against Ukraine. The main charterers of Sovcomflot vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. "Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: "Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG, and others. Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company's fleet consisted of about 145 vessels. After the sanctions were imposed, Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it had set up, including in foreign jurisdictions, in order to circumvent them, and began the practice of constantly "juggling" (transferring) vessels to affiliated companies. According to expert estimates, the tankers transferred by Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called "shadow tanker fleet" of the russian federation to continue selling russian oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas under Western sanctions. In December 2023, USA imposed sanctions on NS Champion (now Kotlas) for non-compliance with the price-cap policy for russian oil.