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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ELVA | [sources] | |||
| Build Date | [sources] | ||||
| Call Sign | S9A3 | [sources] | |||
| Description | Iran relies on an extensive network of tankers and ship management companies in multiple jurisdictions to transport its oil to foreign customers, using deceptive tactics such as falsifying documentation, manipulating ship tracking systems, and constantly changing ship names and flags. One of the most commonly used tactics to evade oil sanctions is 'flag hopping' in various national registries, which allows the vessel to carry out transportation and have the right to moor. This tactic is often accompanied by the creation of fictitious companies, change of owners, managers, ship names, and change of physical markings of the vessel. Some shipowners deliberately use flag registries to evade sanctions, many of which do not have the resources and capabilities to track and verify the history of ships. · On December 03, 2024, USA imposed sanctions on the vessel. · The tanker is involved in the transportation of sanctioned Iranian oil, in particular, the vessel was used by Iran in July 2023 to deliver almost 2 million barrels of Iranian light crude oil, and resorts to deceptive practices, including disabling the AIS system and conducting dark activities near Malaysia. | [sources] | |||
| Flag | São Tomé & Príncipe | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | IMO9196644 | [sources] | |||
| MMSI | 668116202 | [sources] | |||
| Past Flags | Bahamas · Isle of Man · St. Kitts & Nevis | [sources] | |||
| Previous name | Ekaterina · Front Hakata · Hakata · Otina | [sources] | |||
| Type | Crude Oil Tanker | [sources] | |||
| Source link | home.treasury.gov · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua · www.balticshipping.com · www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com · www.vesselfinder.com | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Transportation of fossil fuels
Transportation of Iranian oil
Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine · GUR
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| Linked to | ||||
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| Object | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Inaya Ship Management PVT LTD | Commercial ship manager | - | ||
| Owners | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Percentage held | Start date | End date | |
| Lufindo Holding LTD с/о Ravel Ship Management Pvt Ltd | - | - | ||