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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | CHRISTOPHE DE MARGERIE · Christophe De Margerie · Christophe de Margerie | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 8E4097 · UARC5 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 96779 | [sources] | |||
| Description | In August 2024, the first shipments/reloadings of STS LNG from the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 facility were recorded by vessels that were subsequently sanctioned by partners. At the same time, there is a possibility that earlier than in August 2024, the LNG carrier 'Christophe De Margerie' shipped the first batch of LNG from 'Arctic LNG-2' to Europe, the shipment operation was carried out in the period of June 06-11, 2024, but it was not a full batch, but a blend of LNG from 'Yamal LNG'. In the period from June 08-09, June 09-10, 2024, the vessel carried out the so-called "dark" activity near the port of Sabetta in the Gulf of Ob. Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity project after Yamal LNG of Novatek's sanctioned project for natural gas extraction and liquefied natural gas production on the Gydan Peninsula. In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and the United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation. The LNG carrier 'Christophe de Margerie' is linked to Gas Carriers SCF MGMT FZCO (UAE), which is affiliated with the sanctioned PJSC 'Sovcomflot', the largest state-owned shipping company in russia, a key company for servicing and supporting offshore hydrocarbon production, transportation of russian oil, oil products, liquefied gas. The main charterers of Sovcomflot vessels are the largest oil and gas companies and traders in russia. Sovcomflot is involved in servicing major oil and gas projects in russia: Sakhalin-1, Sakhalin-2, Varandey, Prirazlomnoye, Novy Port, Yamal LNG, etc. On December 16, 2024, the EU imposed sanctions on the vessel (effective December 17, 2024) in relation to contributing to, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure. On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with promoting, supporting actions or policies aimed at the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in russia, including energy infrastructure. On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. In June 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. On August 9, 2025, the tanker arrived at the Arctic LNG-2 terminal unloaded, received its cargo, passed through the Northern Sea Route, and delivered a batch of LNG to the Koryak FSU floating storage unit, which was built for Novatek's offshore transshipment complex in Kamchatka. On October 15, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Panama · Russia | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 128806 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9737187 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 273261260 · 352002442 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Barbados · Cyprus · Panama | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | NYTUVNTLJ2M5 | [sources] | |||
| Type | 22 · LNG Carrier · LNG Tanker | Méthanier | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · eur-lex.europa.eu · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
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 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
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
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
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
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
Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes
Switzerland · SECO
A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.
United States · GSA
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Митрофанов Петро Євгенович Sanctioned entity | captain | - | - | |
| Cdm LLC Person of interest | security_manager | |||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SOVCOMFLOT Disqualified · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 | - |
| United States | Office of Foreign Assets Control | Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions | - | - |
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | Vessels involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions | - | - |
| United States | TREAS-OFAC | Reciprocal | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine | - |
| - |
| Gas Carriers Scf Mgmt FZCO Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |
| PUBLIC JOINT STOCK COMPANY SOVCOMFLOT Disqualified · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - |
| Zelitiko Shipping Co Ltd Person of interest | - | - |