Marine vessels

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 vessel through the russian company Invest Fleet LLC is affiliated with the sanctioned PJSC Sovcomflot, the largest state-owned shipping company in russia that services and supports offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian crude oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas. The major charterers of PJSC Sovcomflot's vessels are russia's largest oil and gas companies and traders. PJSC Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG and others. After the sanctions were imposed, PJSC Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it had set up, including in foreign jurisdictions, and began the practice of constantly 'juggling' (transferring) vessels to related companies. According to expert estimates, the tankers 're-registered' by PJSC Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called 'shadow tanker fleet' of the russian federation to continue selling russian crude oil, oil products, and liquefied natural gas under Western sanctions. In February 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel IMO 9339301 for violating the price-cap policy. On February 24, 2025, EU imposed sanctions on a tanker associated with a sanctioned person as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet (the sanctions come into force on February 25, 2025). On March 04, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the tanker as a vessel associated with a sanctioned entity. On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel is involved in the supply of fuel to TOT Crimea on behalf of the sanctioned JSC "Sovfracht" (TIN 7702059030) - one of the largest independent transport and forwarding companies of russia, which acts as a key node in the military transport network of russian cargo vessels that deliver North Korean weapons to military facilities objects, which are then transferred to weapons depots on the western border of russia for use in the war against Ukraine. The vessel belongs to the fleet of the sanctioned LLC "Trans-Flot" - one of the largest shipping companies in russia, which carries out cargo transportation on the internal waterways of russia and international sea routes. The main cargoes for transportation by the company are crude oil and oil products, edible oils, liquid chemical cargoes. Geography of activity - territories of the North-Western, Central, Volga, Azov-Don, Kama basins with access to the coastal waters of the Baltic, Black, Azov, Mediterranean, Caspian seas, northern ports of russia. In December 2016, USA imposed sanctions on two vessels of Trans-Flot LLC, including "Marshal Zhukov".

The vessel is involved in the supply of fuel to the TOT of Crimea on behalf of the sanctioned JSC Sovfracht (TIN 7702059030), one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in russia, which acts as a key node in the military transport network of russian cargo vessels delivering North Korean weapons to military facilities, which are subsequently transported to weapons depots on russia's western border for use in the war against Ukraine. The vessel belongs to the fleet of the sanctioned Trans-Flot LLC, one of the largest shipping companies in russia, which carries out cargo transportation on russian inland waterways and international sea routes. The main cargoes transported by the company are crude oil and oil products, edible oils, and liquid chemicals. The company operates in the North-West, Central, Volga, Azov-Don and Kama basins with access to the coastal waters of the Baltic, Black, Azov, Mediterranean and Caspian Seas and northern russian ports. In December 2016, USA imposed sanctions on two vessels of Trans-Flot LLC, including "Stalingrad".

The vessel is involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain from the TOT of Ukraine. In particular, the vessel transported grain from the port of Feodosia (TOT Crimea, Ukraine) and delivered it in August 2023 to the port of Famagusta (Northern Cyprus). The vessel was in the port of Feodosia from July 22 to August 14, 2023, after delivering cargo from the Turkish port of Gulluk, loaded grain, and delivered it to the port of Famagusta. In October 2023, the vessel transported grain from the TOT of Ukraine through the Bosphorus Strait to the Syrian port of Tartus with the AIS signal turned off. The vessel called at the port of Sevastopol (TOT Crimea, Ukraine) in May 2023. In February 2025, the vessel was in the Black Sea en route to the port of Feodosia after delivering a cargo of grain to the port of Alexandria. According to the database of the International Maritime Organization's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (IMO's GISIS), as of July 25, 2025, the vessel's registered name is GOLDEN YARA, the flag of the Comoros. At the same time, the vessel sails under the name DAMAS WAVE.

The vessel is involved in the theft of sheet metal scrap from the metallurgical plant Azovstal (TOT of Mariupol, Donetsk region, Ukraine) and its importation to Rostov-on-Don (russia), in particular, accompanied by two russian artillery boats of project 1204 ‘Shmil’. The vessel was also involved in the importation of concrete fortifications for the russian army's defences to the TOT of Ukraine (Mariupol) with the AIS signal disabled.

It calls at the ports of the TOT of Crimea (Ukraine), in particular, delivering products from Turkey. In particular, on 20 April 2024, the vessel entered the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, moored at berth 20 of Avlita (opposite the grain terminal) at coordinates: 33.5496, 44.6256. The vessel arrived from the Turkish port of Bartin, where it was loaded on 14-17 April 2024. The AIS signal was switched off between 17 and 26 April 2024. Thus, the vessel made a direct voyage from Turkey with cargo to the TOT of Crimea, which is a violation of Turkish Circular 635/2017 and International Maritime Organization Resolution 1183.

The vessel calls at the ports of the TOT of Crimea, delivering products, including salt, from the port of Ereğli (Turkey). Thus, while in the Turkish port from 29 March to 03 April 2024, the vessel loaded about 2,000 tonnes of salt in big bags and, after leaving the port on 03 April 2024, switched off AIS and headed for the coast of the TOT of Crimea. The vessel arrived in Komyshovaya Bay on 05 April 2024 and was moored at berth 215. According to the schedule of vessels' deployment and movement in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, on 09 April 2024, the vessel sailed back to the port of Ereğli without cargo. On 10 April 2024, the AIS signal was restored off the coast of Turkey. The vessel docked at the same anchorage in the port of Ereğli where it was loaded with the salt cargo. On 15 April 2024, the vessel is likely to have once again headed to the port of Sevastopol with a new batch of salt.

Affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea. On December 03, 2024, the vessel, under USA sanctions, called at the port of Yeosu (South Korea), departing from the russian port of Nakhodka, while during the voyage the ship changed its name (October 08, 2024, flag country, etc.). According to GISIS IMO, the vessel is sailing under the false flag of Guinea. In June 2025, the vessel was loaded near Malaysia, and as of July 09, 2025, it is anchored near Lianyungang (China).

The vessel is affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea. On November 25, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a tanker in connection with the transportation of russian oil/oil products from the russian federation to a third country as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet. On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. According to GISIS IMO, the vessel is sailing under the false flag of Guinea. In 2025, the vessel will carry out cargo transportation in the area of Malaysia and Singapore without port calls.

The tanker during the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products is involved in the export of russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports. Vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea. On November 25, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a tanker in connection with the transportation of russian oil/oil products from the russian federation to a third country as part of the restrictions on the russian shadow fleet. On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. According to GISIS IMO, the vessel is sailing under the false flag of Guinea. In 2025, the vessel will carry out cargo transportation in the area of Malaysia and Singapore without port calls.

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil to third countries. The vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea. According to GISIS IMO, the vessel remains registered under the name HS GLORY, sailing under the false flag of Guinea. In June-July 2025, the vessel is anchored near the port of Said (Egypt).

During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo, the tanker is involved in the export of russian crude oil from russian ports to third countries. The vessel affiliated with the beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022, operating in the maritime sector of the russian economy. Shortly before the entry into force of the price-cap policy, Hennesea acquired old tankers transporting russian crude oil and oil products and entering russian ports. In January 2024, USA imposed sanctions to vessels affiliated with the beneficiaries of Hennesea. According to GISIS IMO, as of early July 2025, the vessel's flag is marked as "Guinea False". As of July 12, 2025, the tanker is anchored near Sharjah (UAE).