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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | CAPTAIN KOSTICHEV · Captain Kostichev | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | 3E4142 | [sources] | |||
| Description | After the sanctions were imposed, in order to circumvent them, Sovcomflot transferred dozens of vessels to the ownership of companies it created, including in foreign jurisdictions, and started the practice of constantly 'juggling' (transferring) vessels to related companies. According to experts, the tankers 're-registered' by Sovcomflot to related companies are part of the so-called 'shadow tanker fleet' of the russian federation to continue selling russian oil, oil products, and liquefied gas under western sanctions. · During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian oil, the tanker is involved in exporting russian oil from russian ports in the Baltic Sea and the Pacific region to China and India, and resorts to the practice of turning off the AIS signal and conducting so-called 'dark activities' at sea. The vessel 'CAPTAIN KOSTICHEV' is certified by the Indian regulator Indian Register of Shipping (IACS). · Oil exports from russia are the most important source of income for the kremlin regime to finance its war against Ukraine. The tax on oil production collected by russia in 2023 amounted to 8.9 trillion rubles, or 31% of total federal revenues. According to CREA data for September 2024, russia's revenues from crude oil exported by sea amounted to 192 million euros per day, 86% of the total volume of russian marine crude oil was transported by 'shadow' tankers, while tankers owned or insured in countries implementing price restrictions accounted for 14% of the total value of russian oil exported in September. · On January 10, 2025, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. · Prior to russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the company's fleet consisted of about 145 vessels. · | [sources] | |||
| Flag | Panama | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9301392 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 352002205 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Cyprus | [sources] | |||
| Type | Crude Oil Tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | home.treasury.gov · kse.ua · safety4sea.com · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua · | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
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 · ITA
The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.
United States · OFAC
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| Object | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Stream Ship Management FZCO Sanctioned entity | Commercial ship manager | - | ||
| Sterling Ship Management | Ship Safety Management Manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Glimmer Shipping HK LTD c/о Stream Ship Management FZCO | - | - | ||
| Sovcomflot Sanctioned entity | - | - | - | |