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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | BLUE GULF · SKYWAVE | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | T8A4799 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 302481 | [sources] | |||
| Description | The VLCC class tanker is involved in the transportation of Iranian oil. The tanker was also used in the interests of the russian federation to carry out STS transfers of russian petroleum/petroleum products during the period of the G7+ petroleum embargo and price-cap policy on russian petroleum/petroleum products. On March 13, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on United Tankers Ltd (Marshall Islands) and Lake View Ship Management Private Limited (India), which are the owner and manager of the tanker, respectively, in connection with their activities in the petroleum sector of the Iranian economy. On March 13, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker as a property in which United Tankers Ltd has an interest. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Palau | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 159860 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9328716 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 511101436 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Comoros · Liberia · Panama · Palau | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Blue Gulf · Jilhan · Sharp Ocean · Yio · Yugawasan | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | Y28VF3G6YU81 | [sources] | |||
| Type | 20 · Crude Oil Tanker · Oil tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | home.treasury.gov · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
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
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.
United States · GSA
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
US OFAC press releases that provide context and details related to sanctioned entities.
External dataset · United States · OFAC
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| Documents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Document | Date | |
| Treasury Sanctions Iranian Oil Minister, Shadow Fleet Operators | ||
| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| RINA Services S.p.A. (RINA) | Classification society | - | - | |
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| United Tankers Ltd Sanctioned entity | - | - | ||
| 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 | Iran Sanctions | - | - |
| Company |
| - |
| - |
| Lake View Ship Management Private Limited Sanctioned entity | commerce_manager | - |
| North of England P&I Association | P&I Club | - | - |
| Lake View Ship Management Private Limited Sanctioned entity | security_manager | - |
| United Tankers Ltd Sanctioned entity | - | - | - |