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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | MEROPE | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 3E2648 | [sources] | |||
| Description | According to the USA-based human rights group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), which monitors Iran-related tanker traffic using satellite data, the vessel was involved in the transportation of Iranian oil and switched to transporting russian oil in March 2022. Since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 90 vessels that previously helped Tehran export Iranian export oil are now helping russia transport russian oil/oil products. In May 2022, UANI first predicted that russia would turn to a 'ghost armada' to ensure oil flows to its Chinese partner. · During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and price-cap policy on russian crude oil, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil from russian ports in the Baltic, Black seas, and the Pacific region, mainly to China. · On December 03, 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the tanker. · The international public organization Greenpeace refers to the tanker as a shadowy fleet of tankers transporting russian oil around the world and threatening the environment. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Panama | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9281891 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 352002495 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Liberia | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Amber Sun · Baltic Sea · Diamond Champ · Stena Conductor | [sources] | |||
| Type | Crude Oil Tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | kse.ua · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua · www.balticshipping.com · www.blackseanews.net · | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Transporting russian oil in violation of other restrictions
Transportation of Iranian oil
Transportation of fossil fuels
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items.
United States · ITA
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
ofac-51387 · ua-ws-91ea15a915066509291c2fc96fa906a2add30f65For experts: raw data explorer
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| Object | Role | Start date | End date | |
| SHANGHAI FUTURE SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD Sanctioned entity | Commercial ship manager | - | ||
| SHANGHAI FUTURE SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD Sanctioned entity | Ship Safety Management Manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
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| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Lepus Sai LTD с/o Shanghai Future Ship Management Co LTD | - | - | ||
| SHANGHAI FUTURE SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |