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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | BARQ · Lahar · SAI BABA · Sai Baba | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | A4FB4 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 158889 | [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 to third countries, in particular in the Baltic and Black Seas and the Pacific region, including with AIS turned off. br In June 2024, the tanker was involved in the export of russian crude oil from the Varandey field (seller PJSC Gazprom) to India via loading from the FSO Kola. In September 2024, the vessel transported russian crude oil "Novy Port" from the port of Murmansk to China (for Huizhou Refinery). In January and February 2025, the vessel transported ESPO russian crude oil from the port of Kozmino to China, and in April 2025 to India (sellers of russian liquid cargoes — PJSC Surgutneftegaz, PJSC NK Rosneft). br The tanker calls at ports in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the port of Kerch in November 2025. 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 ІМО 9321691, in connection with the transportation of russian oil and/or oil products from the russian federation to third countries. br On February 21, 2025, Canada imposed sanctions on the vessel. br Since May 21 and June 3, 2025, the EU and Switzerland, respectively, have imposed sanctions on the vessel for transporting crude oil/petroleum products originating in or exported from rRussia, 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 December 4, 2025, Australia imposed sanctions on the tanker. br Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel. br On February 20, 2026, New Zealand imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Gabon · Oman | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 81409 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9321691 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 461000284 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Djibouti · Gabon · Greece · Liberia | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Cap Guillaume · Lahar · Sai Baba | [sources] | |||
| Tonnage | 81409 | [sources] | |||
| Type | Crude Oil Tanker · Oil Tanker · Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Previous names include SAI BABA
Transport crude oil or petroleum products 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)
IMO number: 9321691
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)
The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law
Australia · DFAT
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
Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes
Switzerland · SECO
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
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
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| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Yun Tai Shan Shipmanagement Co Ltd Person of interest | security_manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Barq Line LLC Person of interest | - | - | ||
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
| 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 | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | UK sanctions relating to Russia | - |
| Проценко Денис Олександрович Sanctioned entity | captain | - | - |
| Barq Line LLC Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |