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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | MERMAR · Mermar · XANTHOS EOS · Xanthos Eos · Xanthos Eos (formerly Mermar) | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 3E3356 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 104999 · 112661 | [sources] | |||
| Description | During the period of the G7+ oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products, the tanker is engaged in the transportation of russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports, in particular, in the Pacific region, mainly to China. The tanker called at a russian port, where the price of oil is constantly trading above the upper limit of the price cap. The international public organization Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment. The tanker is affiliated with the sanctioned company Global Industrial and Engineering Supply Ltd as the previous owner and operator of the vessel, which was sanctioned by USA in 2020 for supplying 300 metric tons of graphite to an Iranian sanctioned company, which is critical for Iran's metallurgical industry. Since January 2022, the tanker has been owned and operated by Merluza Group Limited, which was sanctioned by USA on January 10, 2025 for its activities in the energy sector of the russian economy. On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel, which is considered to be part of the shadow fleet, as a property in which Merluza Group Limited has an interest. On February 24, March 04, 2025 EU and Switzerland respectively imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/oil products originating in or exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as specified in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33); promoting or supporting actions/policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure (EU sanctions will enter into force on February 25, 2025). On July 21, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel. In August 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the tanker's master. In November 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Panama | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 62247 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9231212 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 352978243 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Bahamas · Malta · Panama | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Dubai Legend · Golden Sea · Mermar · Oinoussian Spirit · Seafalcon | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | P5F3YFZK7KS8 | [sources] | |||
| Type | 20 · Crude Oil Tanker · Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers · Oil tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · eur-lex.europa.eu · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex 24, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33) Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.
Shipping sanctions: a specified ship is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot cause it to enter a port in the UK, may have its registration on the UK Ship Register terminated, and a master or pilot of a specified ship may be given a port barring direction, a detention direction, and a port entry direction or a movement direction.
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes
Switzerland · SECO
Sanctions imposed by Canada on specific countries, organizations, or individuals under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and JVCFOA
Canada · Global Affairs Canada
Official register of individuals, entities, and vessel subject to UK sanctions under regulations made pursuant to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
United Kingdom · FCDO
A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.
United States · GSA
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
The EU Sanctions Map is a visualisation of EU sanctions policy. It includes a broader set of policies and entities than the EU consolidated sanctions list.
European Union · Council
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, re-exports, or transfers of items.
United States · ITA
The record has been enriched with data from the following external databases:
Vessels inspected by member authorities under the Tokyo MoU.
External dataset · Global · Tokyo MoU
gb-fcdo-rus2848 · ua-ws-vessel-704 · eu-oj-2b6fe7f9258efa202c63531340e8cc5de0a6b65f · ch-seco-89680 · usgsa-s4mrvttwy · tokyo-mou-psc-c3b15a33ca66b71bc19982fb86609cd0b551ee36 · eu-sancmap-3984fa53f4daf773e317346c2f8851a23a97416e · eu-sancmap-8fbbf87ba4e962505a8d4807515b6afe7e220edf · ca-sema-ec81b08494e08a1606cda9384c893fcd3d1bcd04 · ua-ws-3171e86a571e9ae55d88726310ed2391eeace2ca · ofac-51899 · eu-oj-c587840cdc82e4563cc9ae85730c07de5f633d52For experts: raw data explorer
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| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Ocean Anemone Ship Management Ltd Person of interest | security_manager | - | ||
| Чень Юган | ||||
| Owner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Country | Legal form | Status | |
| Merluza Group Ltd | Hong Kong SAR | - | - | |
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Merluza Group Limited Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 | - |
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | Vessels involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions | - | - |
| United States | Office of Foreign Assets Control | Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions | - | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| United States | TREAS-OFAC | Reciprocal | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine | - |
| captain |
| - |
| - |
| Lloyd`s Register (LR) | Classification society | - | - |
| Merluza Group Ltd Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |
| Ocean Anemone Ship Management Ltd Person of interest | Company | - | - |
| Merluza Group Ltd Person of interest | - | - |