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TypeVessel[sources]
NameCORTEX[sources]
Build Date[sources]
Call Sign8P2628[sources]
DescriptionBEKS GEMI ISLETMECILIGI VE TIC is one of the top three ranking Turkish operators, which in 2023 provided transportation of tens of millions of barrels of russian oil and oil products. The fleet of the top three Turkish operators - Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS and the sanctioned Beks Gemi Isletmeciligi ve Tic and Active Denizcilik ve Gemi - transported a total of 49 million barrels of russian oil/oil products in 2023. · During the period of the G7 and EU oil embargo and the price-cap policy on russian oil, the tanker is involved in the export of russian oil mainly to China and India. · On December 16, 2024, the EU imposed sanctions on the tanker (effective from December 17, 2024) due to the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organization General Assembly Resolution A.1192(33). · On December 23, 2024, Switzerland imposed sanctions on the vessel in connection with the transportation of crude oil or petroleum products originating in or exported from russia, using irregular and risky shipping practices, as set out in the resolution of the General Assembly of the International Maritime Organization A.1192(33). · Since March 2024, the tanker has been managed by the Turkish company Tokyo Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Tokyo Gemi Isletmeciligi AS has the same legal address as two other Turkish ship managers, Sand Gemi Isletmeciligi AS and Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS. Eight tankers of these companies were operated by Beks Tanker Isletmeciligi AS in 2023 and early 2024, and one tanker was operated by the sanctioned Beks Gemi Isletmeciligi ve Tic. · 2 more...[sources]
FlagBarbados[sources]
IMO NumberIMO9291250[sources]
MMSI314001066[sources]
Past FlagsBahamas · Guinea-Bissau · Liberia · Marshall Islands[sources]
Previous nameAlmi Star · Beks Star · LINE · Rainier Spirit[sources]
Tonnage114880[sources]
TypeCrude Oil Tanker[sources]
Source linkkse.ua · mind.ua · war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua · www.balticshipping.com · www.blackseanews.net · 6 more...[sources]
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Descriptions

Transporting russian crude oil/oil products in violation of other restrictions

Ukraine War and Sanctions,

Transportation of fossil fuels

Ukraine War and Sanctions,

Relationships

Sanctions
CountryAuthorityProgramStart dateEnd date
UkraineГУР МО УкраїниMarine and Aircraft Vessels, Airports and Ports involved in the transportation of weapons, stolen Ukrainian products and in the circumvention of sanctions--
Linked to
ObjectRoleStart dateEnd date
Tower Maritime & Trading IncCommercial ship manager-
Owners
OwnerPercentage heldStart dateEnd date
Tower Maritime & Trading Inc--

Data sources

Ukraine War and Sanctions3,547

Sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.

Ukraine · GUR


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