Marine Vessels

The vessel makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Crimea, Ukraine. In particular, in November 2024 and August 2025, the vessel called at the port of Crimea.

During the enforcement of the G7 and EU embargo and price cap on russian oil and petroleum products, the tanker has been engaged in the export of russian-origin oil and petroleum products.
The tanker has made port calls at terminals in the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, in particular in June, September 2025, and October 2024.
From July 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting crude oil/petroleum products that originate in russia or are exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33).
On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

Starting in 2023, the tanker has been making calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular to the port of Komysh-Burun in November 2023 and March 2025. The vessel is likely involved in the transshipment and transportation of russian crude oil and petroleum products.
On April 29, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker makes port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, in particular at the port of Komysh-Burun between June and August 2025.
The vessel is likely involved in the transshipment and transportation of russian crude oil and petroleum products.
In August 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker’s captain.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products from russian ports.
The vessel has made port calls at the ports of the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Ukraine, including in June 2025 at the port of Komysh-Burun.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned shipping company Zale Shipping Inc (Marshall Islands), which was designated by the United States on July 30, 2025, for providing material assistance, sponsorship, or financial, material, or technological support, as well as goods or services to or in support of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.
Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani – chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran – leverages his father’s political influence to cultivate corruption among senior Iranian officials, enabling the construction and operation of 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 global customers, generating tens of billions of dollars in profits. His maritime network consists of a large fleet of vessels, ship management companies, and front entities that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from the worldwide sale of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, primarily to buyers in China. The network employs extensive concealment measures to obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
The tanker is also affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), regarded as one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet. At the beginning of 2023, Fractal Marine DMCC was among 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 major role in facilitating russian oil exports worldwide amid sanctions.
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE) and Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9321718 is affiliated, are among the companies that have played a significant role in managing and operating the tanker fleet of the Shamkhani maritime network.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products to third countries, in particular from russian ports in the Baltic and Black Seas.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), regarded as one of the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet. At the beginning of 2023, Fractal Marine DMCC was among the three largest carriers of russian crude oil/petroleum products–alongside Radiating World Shipping Services LLC (UAE) and Gatik Ship Management (India)–and played a major role in facilitating russian oil exports worldwide amid sanctions.
On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Fractal Marine DMCC for its involvement in servicing the russian energy sector. The company operated a fleet of 28 tankers, acting as an intermediary between shipowners and charterers. Following its designation, Fractal Marine DMCC transferred its fleet to other affiliated companies.
The vessel IMO 9332315 is part of a vast maritime network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran. Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani leverages his father’s political influence to cultivate high-level corruption within the Iranian regime, enabling the construction and operation of a large fleet of tankers and container vessels. This fleet transports oil and petroleum products from Iran and russia, as well as other cargoes, to global customers, generating tens of billions of dollars in profit.
The Shamkhani maritime network consists of a large fleet of vessels, ship management firms, and front companies that launder billions of dollars in proceeds from global sales of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products–primarily to buyers in China. The network employs extensive concealment measures to obscure its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia.
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE), Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), and The Zulu Ships Management and Operation – Sole Proprietorship LLC (UAE), with which the tanker IMO 9332315 is affiliated, are among the entities that have played a key role in managing and operating the Shamkhani network’s tanker fleet.
On July 30, 2025, the United States imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9332315.

The tanker is involved in the export of russian oil/petroleum products from russian ports to third countries during the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil/petroleum products.
The vessel makes calls to the ports of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular, in June 2025 to the port of Crimea.
The tanker is operated by the russian shipping company Petrotanker LLC (7840463656), which has a state contract with the sanctioned Rosneft Oil Company worth more than RUB 221.4 million.
In August 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the ship's captain.
In September 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker 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 or support the russian government through the transportation of oil/petroleum products of russian origin from russia to a third country.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 19, 2026, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular at the port of Crimea in June 2025.
From November 2018 to June 2023, the tanker was owned and/or operated by the russian company Volga-Flot JSC (TIN 5260902190, subject to sanctions by the UK, EU, Switzerland, and Ukraine). After the UK imposed sanctions on Volga-Flot JSC in May 2023, the vessel became the property of and was managed by the russian company Ilya Muromets JSC (TIN 7707476870) in June 2023.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since March 25, 2026, Canada has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker was involved in the export of russian oil / petroleum products.
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular the port of Kerch.
According to United Against Nuclear Iran, the tanker has been suspected of transporting Iranian oil / petroleum products since January 2024.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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, in September 2025, the tanker transported almost 30,000 tons of petroleum products from the Sheshkharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk (russian federation) to the port of Poti (Georgia), and two shipments of russian petroleum ptoducts (a total of almost 30,000 tons) to Turkey. The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex, the end point of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under US sanctions) — a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian company Transneft (TIN 7706061801).
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular the port of Kerch in October 2025.
The tanker is managed by the Turkish company Srediste Shipping Gemi. Srediste Shipping Gemi also operates the vessel IMO 9236975, which is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products under western sanctions and calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, the vessel is involved in the export of russian crude oil/petroleum products.
In August 2025, the tanker transported nearly 38,000 tons of petroleum products from the Sheshkharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk to the port of Dakar (Senegal). The Sheshkharis terminal is a transshipment complex, the end point of the main pipelines of JSC Chernomortransneft (TIN 2315072242, under US sanctions) — a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian company Transneft (TIN 7706061801).
The vessel calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, in particular the port of Kamysh-Burun in November 2025.

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.
The vessel delivers russian petroleum products to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine from the Sheskharis terminal in the port of Novorossiysk. In particular, in September 2025, the vessel transported almost 5,000 tons of petroleum products from the Sheskharis terminal to the port of Kerch (temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine).
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company Volgotrans LLC (TIN 6317079434), which is under Ukrainian sanctions.