Marine Vessels

The vessel has been implicated in grain theft schemes involving the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Ukraine.
In August 2023, it transported grain from the port of Feodosia (TOT of Crimea, Ukraine) to the port of Famagusta (Northern Cyprus). The vessel remained in the port of Feodosia from 22 July to 14 August 2023 after delivering cargo from the Turkish port of Gulluk, where it loaded grain and subsequently delivered it to Famagusta.
In October 2023, the vessel transported grain from the TOT of Ukraine through the Bosporus Strait to the Syrian port of Tartus while engaged in dark activity by disabling its Automatic Identification System (AIS).
The vessel made a port call at Sevastopol (TOT of Crimea, Ukraine) in May 2023.
In February 2025, the vessel was operating in the Black Sea en route to the port of Feodosia after delivering a grain cargo to the port of Alexandria.
On November 25, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The vessel has been implicated in the theft of sheet metal scrap from the Azovstal metallurgical plant (located in the TOT – temporarily occupied territory – of Mariupol, Donetsk region, Ukraine) and its transport to Rostov-on-Don, russia, under escort by two russian Project 1204 Shmel artillery boats.
The vessel has also been involved, while operating with its AIS (Automatic Identification System) disabled, in delivering concrete fortifications intended for russian army defensive structures to the TOT of Ukraine (Mariupol).

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.

The tanker is involved in the delivery of petroleum products from ports in the russian federation (the port of Rostov-on-Don) to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine (the port of Kerch). Specifically, in June 2026, the tanker delivered nearly 4,000 metric tons of diesel fuel from the port of Rostov-on-Don to the port of Kerch for unloading.
The vessel is owned by the russian company Middle-Volga Shipping Company LLC (ООО "Средне-Волжская судоходная компания"), which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions. Within the russian state procurement system, it has acted as a supplier to the sanctioned JSC Rosnefteflot (АО "Роснефтефлот") under at least two contracts worth 94.4 million rubles. JSC Rosnefteflot is part of the group of the sanctioned russian PJSC NK Rosneft (НК "Роснефть") – a russian state-owned oil and gas company and one of the world’s largest oil producers. The main activities of JSC Rosnefteflot include, in particular, chartering tanker fleet vessels in the interests of PJSC NK Rosneft, and organizing river transportation for PJSC NK Rosneft in the Volga–Don, Azov–Don, Volga, and Volga–Baltic basins.
The fleet of the vessel’s owner includes other sanctioned vessels.
The vessel has been implicated in bunkering operations in the Kerch Strait area for the tanker IMO 9842176, which is under U.S. sanctions and affiliated with the sanctioned JSC Rosnefteflot, part of the group of the sanctioned PJSC NK Rosneft. The tanker IMO 9842176 has been involved in the export of russian crude oil from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, primarily to India.

During the period when the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products were in effect, the tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products to third countries.
The vessel calls at ports in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories (Sevastopol, Feodosia, Kerch) and supplies russian petroleum products to these territories.
In June 2026, the tanker delivered over 4,000 metric tons of petroleum products from the port of Azov to the port of Kerch.
Specifically, in September 2025, the vessel transported nearly 5,000 metric tons of petroleum products from the Sheshkharis terminal to the port of Kerch (in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine).
The tanker is affiliated with the russian company LLC "Volgotrans" (TIN 6317079434), which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions.
According to available information, the tanker is owned by the russian company LLC "MTF-SERVICE" (TIN 2319064186).
The founders of LLC "MTF-SERVICE" are Purim Lyutsia (TIN 910216296496, 30% stake in the company), Beym Eduard (TIN 910211222003, 35% stake in the company), Sergey Beym (TIN 910216023650, 35% stake in the company).
Lyutsia Purim is the mother of the chairman of the board and a beneficiary of the russian company JSC "Sovfracht" (TIN 7702059030, subject to sanctions by the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the EU, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, and Ukraine) Dmitry Purim (subject to Ukrainian sanctions), who is referred to as a "scheme-generating contractor" for generals in the Ministry of Defense and other agencies of the russian federation and who was awarded the "For the Return of Crimea" medal. Sovfracht JSC is part of the sanctioned "Sovfracht-Sovmortrans" group of companies, known for its role in facilitating the temporary occupation and consolidation of russia’s presence in Crimea. Sovfracht’s ferries transported russian military personnel, equipment, and fuel to Crimea, and its pontoon barges, in violation of sanctions, delivered Siemens turbines to Sevastopol and Feodosia. Sovfracht JSC is a russian transport and logistics company that provides logistical support to the russian Ministry of Defense, including serving as a key hub in the military transport networks of russian cargo ships delivering North Korean weapons (ammunition) from the DPRK to military facilities in the russian port of Dunay for use in the war against Ukraine. The company has extensive experience in organizing logistics along the Northern Sea Route, participates in major infrastructure projects, and ensures transportation accessibility to russian regions despite sanctions. Since March 2020, it has been included in the List of Systemically Important Organizations of the russian federation.

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 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.
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.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada 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 September 24, 2026, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker, during the period of the oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil and petroleum products, was involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products from russian Black Sea ports in 2023.
The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), founded in late 2022.
Shortly before the price cap policy took effect, Hennesea Holdings Limited acquired old tankers that were used to transport russian crude oil and petroleum products under sanctions.
In January 2024, the United States imposed sanctions on vessels affiliated with beneficiaries of the sanctioned shipping company Hennesea Holdings Limited (UAE), which is involved in the maritime sector of the russian economy.
As of July 2025, the vessel had been anchored for an extended period near the port of Said (Egypt).
On September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On September 24, 2026, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.

The tanker is involved in the export of russian oil, including in violation of the G7 and EU oil embargo, in February 2023, transported russian crude oil to the EU (to the Gulf of Lakonikos, Greece) from the ports of Tuapse, Caucasus (russia).
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 is sailing under the false flag of Guinea.
In May-June 2025, the vessel is involved in the transportation of crude petroleum/petroleum products from an area near Malaysia to China.
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.
On April, 2026, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since May 22, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On September 24, 2026, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.

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.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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).
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 21, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the master of the vessel.
On September 24, 2026, Australia imposed sanctions on the vessel.

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).
Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel.
On February 12, 2026, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel.
Since February 2026, the vessel has been sailing under the flag of the russian federation.
In March 2026, the tanker exported almost 1 million barrels of Urals crude oil from the port of Ust-Luga; the cargo was sold by PJSC Oil Company "Rosneft."
Since July 24, 2026, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.