Marine Vessels

The vessel is owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company Northern Shipping Company OJSC (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the russian Ministry of Defence (MoD). The company provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of cargo on behalf of the russian MoD.
Northern Shipping Company OJSC is one of the largest shipping operators in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transportation, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of multipurpose dry bulk carriers capable of transporting all types of cargo, including radioactive and hazardous materials. The fleet comprises 30 vessels of various types: 18 transport vessels, 7 dredging vessels, and 5 auxiliary vessels. The company conducts liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping; delivers cargo to unequipped shores; performs towing operations; and provides technical management, including repair, supply, ship chandler, and warehousing services. It also offers crew simulator training, updates nautical charts, and supplies mixed (river– sea) navigation vessels with inland waterway charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company OJSC and 27 of its vessels, including Kapitan Ryntsyn, on the grounds that the company’s fleet is involved in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel is owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company OJSC "Northern shipping company", which is affiliated with the russian ministry of defence, in particular, it provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of goods in the interests of the russian ministry of defence.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in shipping worldwide, including along the Northern Sea Route. The company's fleet consists of versatile dry bulk carriers that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. It comprises 30 vessels for various purposes: 18 vessels of the transport fleet, 7 of the dredging fleet and 5 of the auxiliary fleet. The company carries out sea liner, tram, multimodal transport, cargo delivery to unequipped shores, towing of various objects, technical management (repair, supply, shipping and warehousing services), provides crew training, corrects nautical charts, and provides mixed (river-sea) navigation vessels with inland waterway charts.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on the russian OJSC Northern shipping company and 27 of its vessels, including the Kapitan Sakharov, due to the fact that the company's vessels are involved in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel has been implicated in the transportation of goods to Port Kaliningrad on a weekly scheduled route. In June 2022, it delivered a consignment of goods (metal products) to the russian port of Kaliningrad, which Lithuania has prohibited from being transported by rail in transit.
The vessel is owned and operated by the designated russian shipping company Northern Shipping Company OJSC (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of cargo in the interests of the russian military.
Northern Shipping Company OJSC is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transport, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels capable of carrying all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. The company operates 30 vessels of various types: 18 transport vessels, 7 dredging vessels, and 5 auxiliary vessels. It conducts liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping, delivers cargo to unequipped shores, tows various objects, provides technical management (repairs, supplies, ship chandling, warehousing), offers crew simulator training, corrects nautical charts, and supplies river-sea vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company OJSC and 27 of its vessels, including Kholmogory, citing the company’s role in the russian military logistics sector, including the transportation of tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel is designed to receive, transport, and unload soil at underwater disposal sites.
It is owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company Northern Shipping Company OJSC (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the russian Ministry of Defence and provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence.
Northern Shipping Company OJSC is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transport, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of multipurpose dry cargo vessels that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and hazardous goods. The fleet comprises 30 vessels for various purposes: 18 transport fleet vessels, 7 dredging fleet vessels, and 5 auxiliary fleet vessels. The company conducts liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping; delivers cargo to unequipped shores; tows various objects; provides technical management (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing services); offers crew simulator training; makes corrections to nautical charts; and supplies inland waterway charts for mixed (river–sea) navigation vessels.
In May 2022, the United States designated Northern Shipping Company OJSC and 27 of its vessels, including the vessel IMO 8928143, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel can carry any type of lumber, logs, bulk grain, class A and C cargo, and general cargo, except for cargo subject to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (dangerous goods).
The vessel is owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the russian Ministry of Defence and provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence.
OJSC Northern Shipping Company is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transport, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels capable of carrying all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. The fleet includes 30 vessels of various types: 18 transport fleet vessels, 7 dredging fleet vessels, and 5 auxiliary fleet vessels. The company operates liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping; delivers cargo to unequipped shores; tows various facilities; provides technical management (repairs, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing services); offers crew simulator training; corrects nautical charts; and supplies river–sea vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels – including the Mekhanik Brilin – due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
Following the imposition of sanctions, the vessel shifted to operating voyages carrying cargo to ports in Türkiye.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel can carry any kind of lumber, logs, bulk grain, Class A and Class C cargoes, and general cargo, except for cargo subject to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The vessel is owned and operated by the designated russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defense contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in northwestern russia, engaged in global shipping, including operations along the Northern Sea Route. The company’s fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. It comprises 30 vessels of various types: 18 in the transport fleet, 7 in the dredging fleet, and 5 in the auxiliary fleet. The company carries out liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping, delivers cargo to non-equipped shore facilities, tows various structures, provides technical management services (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing), conducts crew simulator training, performs nautical chart corrections, and supplies mixed-navigation (river–sea) vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels, including the Mekhanik Kottsov, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
As of June 2024, the vessel primarily operates between the russian ports of St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad. Since October 2022, it has been deployed on this route to transport cargo subject to Lithuanian rail transit bans.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel can carry any kind of lumber, logs, bulk grain, Class A and Class C cargoes, and general cargo, except for cargo subject to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The vessel is owned and operated by the russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defense contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in northwestern russia, engaged in global maritime transport, including along the Northern Sea Route. The company’s fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels capable of carrying all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. It operates 30 vessels of various types: 18 in the transport fleet, 7 in the dredging fleet, and 5 in the auxiliary fleet. The company provides liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping; delivers cargo to non-equipped shore facilities; conducts towing operations; offers technical management services (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing); conducts crew simulator training; performs nautical chart corrections; and supplies mixed-navigation (river–sea) vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels, including the Mekhanik Kraskovskiy, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
Since October 2022, the vessel has been operating on the St. Petersburg–Kaliningrad route to transport goods prohibited for rail transit by Lithuania.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel can carry any kind of lumber, logs, bulk grain, Class A and Class C cargoes, and general cargo, except for cargo subject to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The vessel is owned and operated by the designated russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defense contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in northwestern russia, engaged in global shipping, including operations along the Northern Sea Route. The company’s fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. It comprises 30 vessels of various types: 18 in the transport fleet, 7 in the dredging fleet, and 5 in the auxiliary fleet. The company carries out liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping, delivers cargo to non-equipped shore facilities, tows various structures, provides technical management services (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing), conducts crew simulator training, performs nautical chart corrections, and supplies mixed-navigation (river–sea) vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels, including the Mekhanik Pustoshnyy, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel can carry any kind of lumber, logs, bulk grain, Class A and Class C cargoes, and general cargo, except for cargo subject to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The vessel is owned and operated by the designated russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defense contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in northwestern russia, engaged in global shipping, including operations along the Northern Sea Route. The company’s fleet consists of versatile dry cargo vessels that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and dangerous goods. It comprises 30 vessels of various types: 18 in the transport fleet, 7 in the dredging fleet, and 5 in the auxiliary fleet. The company carries out liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping, delivers cargo to non-equipped shore facilities, tows various structures, provides technical management services (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing), conducts crew simulator training, performs nautical chart corrections, and supplies mixed-navigation (river–sea) vessels with inland waterway navigation charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels, including the Mekhanik Pyatlin, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
Since October 2022, the vessel has been operating on the St. Petersburg–Kaliningrad route to transport goods prohibited for rail transit by Lithuania.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel is capable of transporting lumber, logs, bulk grain, Class A and C cargoes, and general cargo, excluding cargo classified under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
The vessel is owned and operated by the designated russian shipping company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence of the russian federation and provides services under state defence contracts for the carriage of goods in support of the Ministry of Defence.
OJSC Northern Shipping Company is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transportation, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of multipurpose dry cargo vessels capable of transporting all types of cargo, including radioactive and hazardous materials. The fleet includes 30 vessels of various types: 18 transport vessels, 7 dredging vessels, and 5 service/auxiliary vessels. The company’s activities include liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping, cargo delivery to unequipped shorelines, towing operations, technical management (repair, supply, ship chandlery, and warehousing services), crew training, updating nautical charts, and providing mixed (river– sea) navigation vessels with inland waterway charts.
In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on 27 vessels of OJSC Northern Shipping Company, including the Mekhanik Yartsev, as well as on the company itself, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, specifically transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
Since November 2022, the vessel has been operating on the St. Petersburg– Kaliningrad route to transport goods whose rail transit through Lithuania has been prohibited.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel transports bulky, bulk, containerised and heavy cargo, sails along the Northern Sea Route and regularly delivers cargo from St Petersburg to Kaliningrad.
The vessel is owned and managed by the sanctioned russian shipping company OJSC "Northern shipping company", which is affiliated with the russian ministry of defence and provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the ministry of defence.
It is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in shipping worldwide, including along the Northern Sea Route. The company's fleet consists of multipurpose dry bulk carriers that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and hazardous cargo. It comprises 30 vessels for various purposes: 18 vessels of the transport fleet, 7 of the dredging fleet and 5 of the auxiliary fleet. The company carries out sea liner, tram, multimodal transport, cargo delivery to unequipped shores, towing of various objects, technical management (repair, supply, shipping and warehousing services), provides crew training, corrects nautical charts, and provides mixed (river-sea) navigation vessels with inland waterway charts.
In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on 27 vessels of the russian Northern shipping company, including the "SMP Arkhangelsk", and the company itself due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.

The vessel is designed to receive, transport, and unload soil at underwater disposal sites.
It is owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company Northern Shipping Company OJSC (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство"), which is affiliated with the russian Ministry of Defence and provides services under state defence contracts for the transportation of goods for the benefit of the Ministry of Defence.
Northern Shipping Company OJSC is one of the largest shipping companies in north-west russia, engaged in global maritime transport, including along the Northern Sea Route. Its fleet consists of multipurpose dry cargo vessels that transport all types of cargo, including radioactive and hazardous goods. The fleet comprises 30 vessels for various purposes: 18 transport fleet vessels, 7 dredging fleet vessels, and 5 auxiliary fleet vessels. The company conducts liner, tramp, and multimodal shipping; delivers cargo to unequipped shores; tows various objects; provides technical management (repair, supply, ship chandling, and warehousing services); offers crew simulator training; makes corrections to nautical charts; and supplies inland waterway charts for mixed (river–sea) navigation vessels.
In May 2022, the United States designated Northern Shipping Company OJSC and 27 of its vessels, including the vessel IMO 8931748, due to their involvement in the military logistics sector of the russian federation, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces.
In October 2022, Ukraine imposed sanctions on Northern Shipping Company JSC.