During the G7 and EU oil embargo and price cap policy on russian oil / petroleum products, the tanker-bunkerer is involved in ensuring the export of russian oil / petroleum products from russian ports in the Baltic Sea. The vessel resorts to deceptive, high-risk shipping practices, including switching off its AIS in the Gulf of Finland. The tanker belongs to the fleet of Gazpromneft Marine Bunker LLC, a subsidiary of the sanctioned russian company Gazprom Neft PJSC. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker LLC is the operator of Gazprom Neft's bunker business, providing year-round supplies of marine fuels and lubricants for sea and river transport in the largest ports of the North-West, Black Sea, and Far East regions, as well as in the Arctic and on inland waterways. Since October 24, 2025, the EU has imposed sanctions on the vessel.
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).