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MATROS POZYNICH

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TypeVessel[sources]
NameMATROS POZYNICH · Matros Pozynich[sources]
Build Date[sources]
Call SignUBBX5[sources]
Deadweight Tonnage28351[sources]
DescriptionSince the spring of 2022, it has been involved in the systematic theft of Ukrainian grain from the TOT of Ukraine (Sevastopol) and its export to third countries (in particular, Syria) with the AIS signal switched off, using a scheme to conceal the fact that the ship entered a closed Crimean port in violation of the state borders of Ukraine. The bulk carrier was repeatedly spotted near the grain terminals of the ports of Sevastopol and Feodosia. The name 'Maria Ermolova' is used by the vessel to mask its dark activities in the TOT of Crimea during entering/leaving Sevastopol Bay, and at the same time the same name is used by the vessel Matros Koshka (IMO 9550137). Thus, on November 29, 2024, both vessels were recorded in Sevastopol Bay under the name 'Maria Ermolova'. To conduct such a deceptive practice, the two bulk carriers had their false stays painted blue, which made both vessels look similar in color, except for the shade of the main superstructure. In January, February, and May 2025, the vessel sailed from Sevastopol to Alexandria (Egypt) with a cargo of grain. In April 2025, the vessel was loaded with grain at the Avlita grain terminal in Dokova Bay. Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to the ship's master, who, in violation of Ukrainian legislation and international maritime law, made illegal calls/exits to/from the closed Sevastopol Commercial Sea Port. The Ukrainian court also arrested the Matros Pozynich in absentia. The sender of the grain is the russian company Pallada LLC (TIN: 6161095847), founded on 03 February 2022, which specialises in the wholesale trade of grain and is involved in the theft of Ukrainian grain from the TOT of Crimea by other vessels, including ‘Grumant’ (IMO 9385879), ‘Mikhail Nenashev’ (IMO 9515539), etc. The vessel is affiliated with the sanctioned russian state-owned shipbuilding holding United Shipbuilding Corporation (TIN: 7838395215) through JSC Southern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Centre (TIN: 3023004670, under Ukrainian sanctions), which is the founder of the company that owns the vessel ‘Matros Pozynich’. On November 25, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the vessel. Since December 19, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel. Since January 13, 2026, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel.[sources]
FlagRussia[sources]
Gross Registered Tonnage17025[sources]
IMO NumberIMO9573816[sources]
MMSI273292990[sources]
Past FlagsMarshall Islands · Panama[sources]
Previous nameShunwa · Tramontana[sources]
Type1[sources]
Source linkeur-lex.europa.eu[sources]
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Descriptions

Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies which undermine or threaten the economic subsistence or food security of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian grain, or the preservation of cultural heritage of Ukraine, such as the transport of stolen Ukrainian cultural goods.

— Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes,

IMO number: 9573816

— Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes,

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Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes8,424

Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes

Switzerland · SECO

Ukraine War and Sanctions5,642

Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine · GUR

EU Sanctions Map1,345

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

EU Council Official Journal Sanctioned Entities2,910

Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Union · Council

Source data IDs: eu-oj-3c3c520bb43df559798791e03f2ae205fe866679 · ua-ws-vessel-306 · ua-ws-25e27a651d604970664308191238ceb40c786d86 · eu-sancmap-582925f4376c082615299d9286716402ed62928a · ua-ws-396c1b3cea6459e8d1ec278225fefa7f4dbd9aaa · ch-seco-101269 · ua-ws-7fbd7277027d8a90117345f6585abd487c4c6f40

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