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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | APATE · Apate | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 3E3783 | [sources] | |||
| Deadweight Tonnage | 74862 | [sources] | |||
| Description | The tanker during the period of the G7+ oil embargo, the price cap policy on russian crude oil/oil products is involved in the export of russian crude oil/oil products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea, and resorts to conducting dark activities with the disabling of AIS. br The tanker is affiliated with Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE, under UK sanctions), one of the leading operators of the so-called shadow fleet involved in the export of russian crude oil/oil products in 2022-2023. br The shipping company Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE) was established shortly before the G7 countries introduced a price-cap policy on russian oil after russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and played a significant role in the transportation of russian oil. br On February 22, 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Fractal Marine DMCC in connection with its involvement in servicing the russian energy sector. Fractal Marine DMCC operated a fleet of 28 tankers as an intermediary between ship owners and charterers. br Fractal Marine DMCC, together with Gatik Ship Management (India) and Radiating World Shipping Services LLC (UAE, under UK sanctions), are considered to be the leading operators of the russian shadow fleet, which in early 2023 assembled a fleet of about 90 tankers, 90% of which transported russian crude oil/oil products from the Baltic and Black Seas ports of russia to India, China, Turkey, the Middle East, Africa and South America. In less than a year, the $2 billion fleet of oil tankers assembled by Fractal and Gatik could transport more than 40 million barrels of crude oil/oil products. Fractal Marine DMCC, Gatik Ship Management and Radiating World Shipping Services LLC in the tanker market helped russian crude oil continue to circulate around the world and the russian government to generate multibillion-dollar revenues bypassing the sanctions. br After Fractal Marine was sanctioned, DMCC tried to challenge the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom but lost in court. After that, the company "re-signed" its fleet to other companies. br The safety management of the tanker in 2023-2024 was carried out by Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ (UAE), which also managed 19 other vessels affiliated with Fractal Marine DMCC. br The vessel IMO 9433016 is part of a vast shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of Ali Shamkhani, the chief political advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran. br Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani uses corruption through his father's political influence at the highest levels of the Iranian regime to build and operate a huge fleet of tankers and container ships. This network transports crude oil and petroleum products from Iran and russia, as well as other cargoes, to buyers around the world, generating tens of billions of dollars in profits. br The Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani network consists of a huge fleet of vessels, ship management companies and front companies which launder billions of dollars in profits from the global sales of Iranian and russian crude oil and petroleum products, mostly to buyers in China. The network undertakes extensive measures to disguise its operations and obfuscate its ties to the Shamkhani family, Iran, and russia. br Fractal Marine DMCC, Wanta Shipping LLC-FZ, The Zulu Ships Management and Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC, with which the tanker IMO 9433016 is affiliated, are among the companies that have played a significant role in the management and operation of the Shamkhani tanker fleet. br On July 30, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. br Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel. br Since December 13, 2025, Switzerland has imposed sanctions on the vessel. br Since December 13, 2025, Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the vessel. br On February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on the vessel. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Panama | [sources] | |||
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 42340 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9433016 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 352002102 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Liberia · Marshall Islands · Panama | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | FPMC P Duke · Liberty · Tectus | [sources] | |||
| Tonnage | 74862 | [sources] | |||
| Type | Chemical/Products Tanker · Oil Products Tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Transport crude oil or petroleum products or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).
IMO number: 9433016
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.
Hossein Shamkhani's shipping empire
Fractal Marine DMCC (UAE)
Supplemental list of people, companies, and organizations sanctioned for involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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| Sanctions | |||||
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| Country | Authority | Program | Start date | End date | |
| Switzerland | State Secretariat for Economic Affairs | - | |||
| Linked from | ||||
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| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| The Zulu Ships Management And Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC Sanctioned entity | commerce_manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| The Zulu Ships Management And Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |
| European Union | Council of the European Union | EU Designated Vessels (Council Regulation 833/2014) | - |
| United Kingdom | Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK | UK sanctions relating to Russia | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| The Zulu Ships Management And Operation - Sole Proprietorship LLC Sanctioned entity | security_manager | - |
| Brain Wave Ship Ltd Person of interest | - | - |
| Zulu Ships Management | - | - | - |