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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | LAGOON · SANDHYA · Sandhya | [sources] | |||
| Country | Russia | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | · | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 37159 | [sources] | |||
| Description | The tanker, during the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price cap policy on russian crude oil/petroleum products, is involved in the export of Russian crude oil/petroleum products from Russian ports in the Black Sea using deceptive, high-risk practices (disabling AIS, conducting dark activities, making STS transmissions, in particular, near Greece). On July 20, 2023, after leaving the russian port of Tuapse, the vessel conducted STS transmissions in the Laconikos Gulf with the vessels IMO 9934321, IMO 9247508, and IMO 9278064, which are considered part of the shadow fleet of the russian federation. In October 2023, after leaving the russian Taman oil and petroleum products transshipment complex, the tanker made STS transmissions in the Laconikos Gulf with tankers IMO 9272931 (affiliated with the Indian company Ark Seakonnect Shipmanagment, affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, a shadow fleet operator, which in 2022-2023 played a key role in the transportation of russian crude oil/petroleum products under Western sanctions), IMO 9416381, IMO 9314167 (under sanctions of the United Kingdom, Canada, affiliated with the Indian company Gatik Ship Management). In November 2023, after leaving the russian port of Tuapse, the tanker in the area of the port of Augusta (Italy) carried out STS transmissions with tankers IMO 9416381, IMO 9404948 (under sanctions of the United Kingdom, EU, Switzerland). The vessel is affiliated with Gatik Ship Management (India), which in 2022-2023 was one of the top players in the shadow tanker fleet involved in the export of russian oil, as well as with the Indian company Plutos Ship Management, which is affiliated with Gatik. On April 11, 2025, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the captain of the tanker IMO 9352195. On May 09, 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the tanker as part of the restrictions on the shadow fleet of the russian federation, including for engaging in activities aimed at destabilizing Ukraine, undermining/threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or benefiting from or supporting the government of russia, and participating in the transportation of crude oil/petroleum products of russian origin, in particular, from russia to a third country. In June 2025, Canada 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). According to the database of the International Maritime Organization's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (IMO's GISIS), as of July 21, 2025, the vessel's flag is listed as "Malawi False". On August 12, 2025, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel. Since September 18, 2025, Australia has imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Gabon · Panama | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 23304 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9352195 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Germany · Denmark · Gabon · India · Liberia · | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Jag Payal · Lagoon · Lugano · Nord Hummock · Payal | [sources] | |||
| Type | 21 · Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques · Oil Tanker · Oil tanker/Chemical tanker (OILCHEM) | [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).
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.
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
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
The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law
Australia · DFAT
Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes
Switzerland · SECO
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
Sanctions imposed by Canada on specific countries, organizations, or individuals under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and JVCFOA
Canada · Global Affairs Canada
Ships detained by Port State Control (PSC) authorities within the Black Sea MoU region.
Global · BSMOU
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European Union · Council
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Company Person of interest | security_manager | - | ||
| Biniatov Marat Sanctioned entity | ||||
| Owner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Country | Legal form | Status | |
| Tunasan Shipping Inc (Mauritius) | - | - | - | |
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Tunasan Shipping Inc Person of interest | - | - | ||
| Australia | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Sanctioned Vessels Regime | - |
| Canada | Global Affairs Canada | Special Economic Measures Act | - | - |
| - | Black Sea MoU on Port State Control | - |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 | - |
| 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 | - |
| captain |
| - |
| - |
| Indian Register of Shipping | Related Recognised Organization | - | - |
| Plutos Ship Management | - | - | - |
| Lloyd's Register | Classification society | - | - |
| Tunasan Shipping Inc Person of interest | commerce_manager | - |
| Lloyd's Register | Related Recognised Organization | - | - |