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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ARJUN · YANHU · Yanhu | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 3E5088 · D6A3848 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 113553 | [sources] | |||
| Description | During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo on russian oil, the tanker is involved in exporting russian oil to India and China from russian ports in the Baltic, Black seas and the Pacific region, and conducting dark activities at sea with the AIS signal turned off. The vessel is certified by the Indian Register of Shipping (IACS). The international non-governmental organization Greenpeace refers to the tanker as part of the shadow fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment. 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 the company Orion Ship Management LLP, which is affiliated with Gatik, which in 2023, together with Gaurik Ship Management LLP, Caishan Ship Management, Plutos Ship Management, Geras Ship Management, Girik Ship Management, Galena Ship Management, Nautilus Shipping (India), Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment LLC, Zidan Ship Management, was involved in a scheme to 'juggle' vessels operated by Gatik Ship Management to avoid sanctions. Gatik Ship Management and Orion Ship Management LLP were the previous managers of the tanker. Tankers operated/managed by the Indian Gatik Ship Management continue to be used by related companies and call at russian ports. On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. From July 20, 2025, the EU imposed sanctions on a tanker for transporting crude oil/petroleum products that originate in russia or are exported from russia using irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly resolution A.1192 (33). On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel. Since September 12, 2025, the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Comoros · Panama | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9297357 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 352002801 · 620999848 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Isle of Man · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Marshall Islands · Panama | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Androklis · Arjun · Bluesea · British Kestrel · Hammurabi · | [sources] | |||
| Type | 20 · Crude Oil Tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov | [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)
Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, 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)
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 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 of America · ITA
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States of America · OFAC
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| KANGEN MARITIME CORPORATION Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | commerce_manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| KANGEN MARITIME CORPORATION Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |
| Ukraine | ГУР МО України | - | - | - |
| United States of America | Office of Foreign Assets Control | Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions | - | - |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | Measures In Relation To The Situation In Ukraine | - |
| security_manager |
| - |
| KANGEN MARITIME CORPORATION Export controlled · Sanctioned entity | - | - |