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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | VOLGONEFT-251 · Volgoneft 251 | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | UFMS | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 4125 | [sources] | |||
| Description | The tanker has been involved in the export of russian crude oil and petroleum products during the enforcement of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian-origin oil and petroleum products. In particular, the tanker transported oil from the port of Samara to the port of Tuapse for onward export. The vessel has engaged in dark activity in the area of the Kerch Strait and in russian ports in the Azov and Black Seas. The tanker is affiliated with the russian companies SC Bashvolgotanker CJSC (ЗАО "СК "Башволготанкер", TIN 0278045090) and Volgotanker JSC (АО "Волготанкер", TIN 7704456748), which is subject to Ukrainian sanctions and acts as the managing company of SC Bashvolgotanker CJSC. On July 20, 2025, the European Union imposed sanctions on the tanker for transporting crude oil and petroleum products originating in or exported from russia using irregular, high-risk shipping practices, as defined in IMO General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33). On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Russia | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO8231057 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 273349500 | [sources] | |||
| Type | 19 | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
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)
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
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
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
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| Country | Authority | Program | Start date | End date | |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | - | |||
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| OJSC Volgotanker Vnp Person of interest | commerce_manager | - | ||
| Company Person of interest | ||||
| Owners | ||||
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| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| OJSC Volgotanker Vnp Person of interest | - | - | ||
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | Vessels involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions | - | - |
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
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