Marine vessels

It 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 is involved in the supply of military cargo to/from Iran from/to russia. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC). 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. During the execution of these maritime transportations, the russian company Navigator LLC (TIN: 3021000208), whose founder is Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as a ship's agent. Thus, Pashayev continues to manage the organization of maritime transportation of military cargo to/from the russian port of Olya (Astrakhan region). In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.

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 United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC (ООО "Трансморфлот") and on its vessels that were involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.

The vessel is involved in the supply of military goods from Iran to russia. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC). 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. During the above-mentioned maritime transportation of military cargoes, the ship's agent was the russian company Navigator LLC (TIN: 3021000208), whose founder is Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who thus continues to manage the organization of maritime transportation of military cargoes in the interests of the russian ministry of defense. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.

It 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.

It is involved in the transportation of weapons from Syria to russia (in particular, through the Bosporus 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.

It is involved in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from the DPRK and South Africa to russia. The vessel is certified by the russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Until December 2024, the vessel was owned and operated by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (formerly Transmorflot LLC), associated with the Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, who built his business around the russian commercial port of Olya in the Astrakhan region. At the stage of creation and construction, the port was proposed as the main logistics hub of the North-South international transport corridor, the key purpose of which was trade with sanctioned Iran. The creation and construction of the port was overseen and controlled by former russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. Since December 2024, the vessel has been owned and operated by the russian sanctioned shipping company JSC Sovfracht, which provides logistical support to the russian Ministry of defense. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and the company's vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for russia. In June-July 2024, EU and UK also imposed sanctions on the vessel. 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.

The vessel is involved in the transportation of weapons (ammunition) from North Korea to russia for use in the war against Ukraine. The vessel was also spotted in India in 2022 with weapons on board. The vessel is certified by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. It is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (previous name Transmorflot LLC). 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. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation. In June 2024, EU imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transport of goods and technology used by the russian defence and security sector to wage war in Ukraine. On October 17, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with transportation from/to russia of goods and technologies used in the defense and security sector, as well as for use in russia or for the war in Ukraine. In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the supply of military goods from Iran to russia. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian shipping company MG-Flot LLC (formerly Transmorflot LLC). MG-Flot LLC is linked to Astrakhan businessman Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev (TIN: 772784024939, sanctioned by USA since 10 September 2024), who has built his business around the Olya trade port in Astrakhan region. This particular location was proposed 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 key purpose of the transport corridor was to trade with sanctioned Iran, which could import and export goods via the North-South route. During the implementation of these maritime transportations, the russian company Navigator LLC (TIN: 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as a ship's agent, and thus continues to manage the organization of maritime transportations of military goods in the interests of the russian ministry of defense. In May 2022, USA imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and the company's vessels involved in the transportation of weapons for the russian federation.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of general cargo, bulk cargoes – including grain without shifting boards in the holds – bulk cargoes with a stowage factor of at least 0.85 m³/tonne, dangerous goods, timber, and containers of international IC and ICC standards, both in the holds and on hatch covers (Project No. 19610). It has been involved in the transportation of artillery shells and ammunition from Iran to russia via the Caspian Sea. The vessel is owned by the sanctioned russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", formerly ООО "Трансморфлот"). In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels implicated in the transport of weapons for the russian federation. 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 for the International North– South 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 sanctioned Iran, enabling the import and export of goods via the North– South route.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of general cargoes, bulk cargoes, and timber (project No. 19611) and has been involved in transporting goods from Iran for the needs of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the russian federation. It is owned by the designated russian maritime shipping company MG-Flot LLC (ООО "МГ-Флот", previously 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 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 primary purpose of this transport corridor was to facilitate trade with designated Iran, enabling it to import and export goods via the "North– South" route. During the vessel’s maritime operations, the russian company Navigator LLC (ООО "Навигатор", TIN 3021000208), founded by Jamaldin Emirmagomedovich Pashayev, acted as the ship’s agent. Through this role, Pashayev continues to oversee the organisation of maritime transport of military cargo in the interests of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of the russian federation, as well as Iran. In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on Transmorflot LLC and its vessels engaged in transporting weapons for the russian federation. In June 2025, Canada designated the vessel.

The vessel can transport any type of lumber, 20- and 40-foot containers, grain, and general cargo (IMO classes 2– 9). The vessel has been involved in the supply of goods to the russian armed forces, as well as in the transportation of military vehicles from russia to Syria. The vessel has been implicated in grain theft schemes involving the temporarily occupied territory (TOT) of Crimea (Ukraine) and has made port calls at terminals in TOT Ukraine with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) disabled. In June 2023, the vessel transported Ukrainian grain from the port of Feodosia (TOT of Crimea, Ukraine). In January 2024, it entered the temporarily occupied port of Sevastopol (Komyshova Bay) to load grain. In 2024, the vessel also transported Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied port of Berdiansk in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. The vessel is affiliated with the designated russian company OJSC Northern Shipping Company (ОАО "Северное морское пароходство", TIN 2901008432), which provides services under state defense contracts for the transportation of goods on behalf of the russian Ministry of Defence. Since 2014, the company has been an active participant in a major logistics chain for the construction of Arctic infrastructure commissioned by the russian Ministry of Defence. OJSC Northern Shipping Company also conducts maritime cargo transportation on a contractual basis for the designated State Grain Operator (ГУП "Государственный зерновой оператор", TIN 9001011019), registered in TOT Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region. In May 2022, the United States imposed sanctions on OJSC Northern Shipping Company and 27 of its vessels, including the vessel IMO 8502080, for operating in the russian federation’s military logistics sector, transporting tanks and other military equipment for the russian armed forces. Despite these sanctions, the Turkish company Denkar Ship Construction Incorporated Company provided repair services to OJSC Northern Shipping Company for three designated vessels – IMO 8502080, IMO 8502107, and IMO 9279422. In September 2023, the United States imposed sanctions on the Turkish company for these activities.