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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ARTEMIS · KARTHA · Xiwang | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 9LU2601 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 116905 | [sources] | |||
| Description | During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian crude oil, the tanker is involved in transporting russian crude oil from russian ports in the Baltic, Black Sea, and Pacific regions to third countries, in some cases with disabled AIS. br In 2024 and 2025, the tanker transported russian crude oil sold by PJSC Surgutneftegaz and PJSC NK Rosneft to India. br The tanker is affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, one of the leading operators of the so-called 'shadow' fleet involved in the transportation of russian crude oil under Western sanctions, and Gatik's related companies, including Plutos Ship Management, Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment LLC. Gatik Ship Management, Plutos Ship Management, Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment LLC were the previous managers of the tanker. Since the beginning of russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the Indian company Gatik Ship Management has become the largest carrier of russian oil and was used to operate the russian 'shadow' fleet under sanctions. The constant change of ship owners and managers to avoid sanctions and conceal the true beneficiaries of the ships is typical for the so-called 'shadow' fleet involved in the russian oil and oil products trade. br On October 17, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker IMO 9317949 for its involvement in the transport of russian crude oil and/or petroleum products from the russian federation to third countries. br On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. br Since February 25 and March 4, 2025, the EU and Switzerland have imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular shipping practices with a high degree of risk, as specified in Resolution A.1192 (33) of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization. br On June 19, 2025, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel. br On December 4, 2025, Australia imposed sanctions on the tanker. br On December 13, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Gabon · Sierra Leone | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 67032 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9317949 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 667001798 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Cyprus · Djibouti · Gabon · Comoros · Saint Kitts and Nevis · | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Artemis · Polar Merchant · Seamagic · Xiwang | [sources] | |||
| Tonnage | 67032 | [sources] | |||
| Type | Crude Oil Tanker · Oil Tanker · Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · eur-lex.europa.eu · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Previous names include ARTEMIS
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)
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.
Gatik Ship Management (India)
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Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law
Australia · DFAT
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
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
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
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| Sanctions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Authority | Program | Start date | End date | |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | - | |||
| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Wu Tai Shan Shipmanagement Co Person of interest | security_manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Vavau Maritime Ltd Person of interest | - | - | ||
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| Australia | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Sanctioned Vessels Regime | - |
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | Vessels involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions | - | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine | - |
| Міноров Микола Миколайович Sanctioned entity | captain | - | - |
| Vavau Maritime Ltd Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |