Marine Vessels

The vessel is one of the flagships of Kaliningrad maritime logistics (russia), operating on the Ust-Luga – Baltiysk route. It is capable of transporting up to 140 units of rolling cargo and railway wagons per voyage.
Since August 2023, the vessel has been owned and managed by the designated russian entity FSUE Rosmorport (ФГУП "Росморпорт", TIN 7702352454).
Previously, the vessel was owned by the designated russian company JSC GTLK (АО "ГТЛК", TIN 7720261827), the largest leasing company in russia for air, maritime, rail, and urban passenger transport. GTLK is included on the list of systemically important entities of the russian economy.
From 2018 to 2022, the vessel was managed by the designated entity Oboronlogistika LLC (ООО "Оборонлогистика", TIN 7718857267), which has been integrated into the military construction complex of the russian ministry of defence since 2015. Its role is to ensure the guaranteed logistical support of the ministry’s needs in the fields of transportation, storage, and production of military and special-purpose goods. Oboronlogistika LLC is the cargo operator for the Ust-Luga – Baltiysk railway ferry line and has been designated by the government of the russian federation as the sole provider of maritime transport services for the ministry of defence to and from the Kaliningrad region.
The vessel is maintained by russian companies CJSC Kanonerskiy Shiprepairing Yard (ЗАО "Канонерский судоремонтный завод", TIN 7805377436) and JSC Kronstadt Marine Plant (АО "Кронштадтский морской завод", TIN 7843003128), the latter being subject to sanctions imposed by the United States, New Zealand, and Ukraine.
In April 2023, the United States imposed sanctions on several vessels, including the Baltiysk, affiliated with JSC GTLK (АО "ГТЛК") and its CEO Yevgeniy Ivanovich Ditrikh.

The vessel is affiliated with the sanctioned russian company Eco Shipping LLC, which carries out shipping and marine transportation related to the construction of infrastructure facilities in the arctic zone of the russian federation, including for the Arctic LNG-2 project of the sanctioned Novatek company for the extraction of natural gas and production of liquefied natural gas on the Gydansky peninsula.
The owner of Bering is the sanctioned russian company Leasing Company LLC, founded by the sanctioned Gazprombank Leasing JSC.
In May 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the company's vessels, including Bering.
The vessel was involved in the transportation of weapons and military equipment from the port of Tartus (Syria) to the port of Murmansk (Russia) in March-April 2025 as part of the removal of russian military personnel, weapons and military equipment from Syria.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from the DPRK to russia for use in the war against Ukraine. In particular, the vessel is involved in the transportation of containers with North Korean ammunition from the North Korean port of Najin (Rajin) to russian ports ( Dunay, Vostochny), which are then transported to western russia by rail for use in the war against Ukraine.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company M Leasing LLC.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on the company's vessels, including Angara, that transported weapons.
In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector of russia to wage war in Ukraine.
In July 2024, UK imposed sanctions on a vessel in connection with the transportation of military cargo from a third country to russia or to territories not controlled by the government of Ukraine.
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or for the war in Ukraine.
Also, on April 2, 2024, the Republic of Korea imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting weapons to russia and the DPRK in violation of UN Security Council sanctions.
On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 2, 2026, Japan imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the theft of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and the transport of weapons on behalf of the russian federation.
In January 2026, the vessel transported military cargo from the port of Baltiysk; the cargo was unloaded in Libya.
On March 3, 2026, the vessel transported 15,000 metric tons of wheat from the port of Sevastopol (the "Avlita" grain terminal) to Turkey.
In April 2026, the vessel transported 15,350 metric tons of wheat from the port of Feodosia for delivery to Turkey.
The vessel is owned to the sanctioned russian leading construction company Transstroy LLC, operating in the Arctic and northern regions of russia for the implementation of large-scale energy projects in the russian federation. Among the customers are PJSC Lukoil, PJSC Novatek, PJSC Severalmaz, PJSC AK Alrosa, State Corporation Rosatom, JSC Rosgeologiya, JSC Ekspeditsiya № 2, JSC Sovfracht, and others. The vessel is also affiliated with the sanctioned russian company Eco Shipping LLC, which carries out shipping and water transportation related to the construction of infrastructure facilities in the Arctic zone of the russian federation, including for the Arctic LNG-2 project of the sanctioned company Novatek for the extraction of natural gas and the production of liquefied natural gas.
In May 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessels of Transstroy LLC, which are actively used by russian companies engaged in the industrial development of the Arctic coast.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On August 14, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the military logistics network of the russian federation.
The vessel is owned by the company Ibex Shipping Inc. registered in the Marshall Islands.
The vessel is operated by the sanctioned russian company Shipping Company Asia LLC (ООО "Судоходная компания Азия"), which acts as a cargo carrier for the russian Ministry of Defence.
In December 2023, the USA imposed sanctions on the vessel and affiliated shipping companies involved in the transfer of ammunition between the DPRK and russia.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the military logistics network of the russian federation.
The vessel is owned by the company Ibex Shipping Inc. registered in the Marshall Islands.
The vessel is operated by the sanctioned russian company LLC Shipping Company Asia, which is a cargo carrier for the russian ministry of defense.
In December 2023, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel and affiliated shipping companies involved in the transfer of ammunition between the DPRK and russia.
In June 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been involved in the military logistics network of the russian federation, including multiple deliveries of military equipment and ammunition from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to russia, conducted with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) disabled.
The vessel is operated by the designated russian shipping company JSC Sovfracht (АО "Совфрахт"), which provides logistical support to the russian ministry of defence and functions as a key node in the military transport network of russian cargo vessels delivering North Korean weaponry from Pyongyang to military facilities in the russian port of Danube. Ammunition delivered by the company’s vessels has been transported to weapons depots on russia’s western border for use in the war against Ukraine.
The vessel’s previous manager was the designated russian company LLC Shipping Company Asia (ООО "Судоходная компания Азия"), a cargo carrier for the russian ministry of defence.
In December 2023, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel as part of a group of commercial vessels that had delivered significant quantities of military equipment and ammunition supplied by the DPRK to russia.
In June 2024, the European Union imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of goods and technology used by russia’s defence and security sector to wage war against Ukraine.
On 17 October 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation to and from russia of goods and technology used in the defence and security sector, as well as for use in russia or in its war against Ukraine.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On October 2, 2026, Japan imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation and is believed to be one of the participants of the so-called 'Syrian express' (a supply route to Syria from russian ports in the Black Sea (Novorossiysk) through the Bosporus). The vessel was repeatedly recorded by satellite images at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
In 2018, it delivered missiles for the S-400 air defense system from russia to China.
The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company M Leasing LLC (TIN 9701173086).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on M Leasing LLC vessels (including 'Ascalon') involved in the transportation of weapons.

The vessel has been implicated in the supply of military cargo to and from Iran and the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
During the execution of these maritime transport operations, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. This indicates that Pashayev continues to direct the organisation of maritime transportation of military cargo to and from Port Olya (Astrakhan region, russian federation).
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels for transporting weapons for the russian federation.
In December 2025, the ship was hit by Ukrainian defense forces.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been involved in the transportation of military cargo between Iran and russia.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (TIN: 772784024939, sanctioned by the United States since 10 September 2024), who has built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This location was promoted as a key logistics hub for the North– South International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The corridor’s primary purpose was to facilitate trade with sanctioned Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the North– South route.
During these maritime shipments, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN: 3021000208), founded by Pashayev, acted as the vessel’s agent. In this way, Pashayev has continued to oversee the organization of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the russian ministry of defense and Iran.
In May 2022, the US imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been implicated in the supply of military cargo from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the russian federation.
It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly Transmorflot LLC – ООО "Трансморфлот"). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the Commercial Port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This location was proposed as a key logistics hub of the "North–South" International Transport Corridor, the creation and construction of which was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The primary purpose of the corridor was to facilitate trade with the designated Islamic Republic of Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the "North–South" route.
During the above-mentioned maritime transport of military cargo, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. This indicates that Pashayev continues to oversee the organisation of maritime transportation of military cargo in the interests of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels for transporting weapons for the russian federation.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of russian export weapons to India through the Bosphorus Strait.
It is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC).
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.
MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Pashayev Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich, who built his business around the commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. This place was proposed as a key logistic hub of the international transport corridor "North-South", the creation and construction of which was supervised and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The key purpose of the transportation corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route.
On May 23, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.