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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ARCTIC PIONEER · LNG PIONEER · PIONEER · Pioneer · SPUTNIK ENERGY · | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | · | [sources] | |||
| Call Sign | N/A · T8A4750 · UATD6 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 77712 | [sources] | |||
| Description | The vessel was involved in the transportation of fossil fuels from the Arctic LNG-2 facility in circumvention of sanctions, using a scheme of false AIS signalling in violation of international maritime law to conceal the vessel's true location. In early August 2024, satellite imagery revealed that the vessel was located at the sanctioned Arctic LNG-2 project, with its AIS signal still north of Norway. The vessel was escorted by an icebreaker as it headed towards the Gulf of Ob and the gas project. On or about 06 August 2024, the vessel returned to its doctored position to integrate its transponder signal. Arctic LNG-2 is the second large-capacity project after Yamal LNG of the sanctioned Novatek (TIN 6316031581) for natural gas extraction and LNG production on the Gydan Peninsula. In November 2023 and February 2024, USA and United Kingdom respectively imposed sanctions on the russian Arctic LNG-2 project, which is of strategic importance for the government of the russian federation. On 23 August 2024, USA imposed sanctions on seven LNG tankers of the shadow russian tanker fleet, as part of the restrictions on entities supporting the development of the Arctic LNG-2 and other future energy projects. On 26 September 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on a vessel involved in the russian LNG sector. 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 February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Bahamas · Palau · Russia · Sint Maarten | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 93786 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9256602 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 273272340 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Bahamas · Palau · Singapore | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | LNG Pioneer · Pioneer · Pioneer Spirit · Sputnik Energy | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | NPMLDSQJDMP7 | [sources] | |||
| Tonnage | 93786 | [sources] | |||
| Type | Gas carrier · LNG Carrier · LNG Tanker · 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.
IMO number: 9256602
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.
(also ZEUS)
(also ZEUS)
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 primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
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
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
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
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
Ships detained by Port State Control (PSC) authorities within the Tokyo MoU region.
Global · Tokyo MoU
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
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NKK) | Related Recognised Organization | - | - | |
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD Disqualified · Debarred entity · Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |
| United States | TREAS-OFAC | Reciprocal | - | - |
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| United States | TREAS-OFAC | Reciprocal | - |
| United States | Office of Foreign Assets Control | Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions | - | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine | - |
| United States | TREAS-OFAC | Reciprocal | - |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | UK sanctions relating to Russia | - |
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | Vessels involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions | - | - |
| Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD Disqualified · Debarred entity · Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - |
| Smp Techmanagement LLC Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |
| Other | Classification society | - | - |
| Bureau Veritas (BV) | Related Recognised Organization | - | - |
| Smp Techmanagement LLC Person of interest | security_manager | - |
| Bureau Veritas (BV) | Classification society | - | - |
| Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RMRS) Trade risk · Sanctioned entity | Classification society | - | - |
| Nector Management Services | Company | - | - |
| MOL LNG TRANSPORT CO LTD | Company | - | - |
| Zara Shipholding Co Debarred entity · Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - |