United Kingdom (OFSI) — Sanctioned Vessels, Guidance & Recent Actions

The UK targets vessels linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine through two tracks: (1) transport sanctions (e.g., banning Russian-connected ships from UK ports) and (2) Price Cap rules that restrict UK maritime services (insurance, broking, financing, etc.) for Russian oil shipped above the G7/EU cap. Beginning in mid-2024, the UK also started listing individual vessels as “specified ships” on the UK Sanctions List, with multiple large waves in 2024–2025.

Quick history

  • Mar 2022 — port/transport ban. The UK announced transport sanctions banning Russian-connected ships from UK ports and enabling detention of such vessels. See UK government notices on the Russia sanctions regime and transport measures.
    UK Russia sanctions (collection) ·
    Transport sanctions (Apr 21, 2022)
  • Dec 5, 2022 / Feb 5, 2023 — Price Cap goes live. UK introduced the Maritime Services Ban with a price-cap exception (crude from Dec; refined from Feb). UK services are permitted only if the price is at or below the cap, with due-diligence/attestation expectations for the shipping ecosystem.
    OFSI price-cap guidance ·
    OFSI Annual Review 2022–23
  • Jun 13, 2024 — first “specified ships.” The UK Sanctions List records the first six ship specifications under the Russia regime (“specified ships”).
    UK Sanctions List — 2024 changes (Jun 13 2024)
  • Sep 11, 2024 — five tankers specified. UK sanctioned five tankers “used by Russia to circumvent and undermine sanctions,” noting it was the third time the UK used its bespoke powers to sanction individual vessels.
    Press release
  • 2025 — multiple large waves. The UK list shows repeated additions of “specified ships,” including waves on 24 Feb (6), 9 May (101), 10 Jun (18), and 17 Jun (20), among others.
    UK Sanctions List — 2025 changes

Triggers & patterns the UK targets

  • Price-cap evasion & deceptive practices: above-cap Russian oil shipments; spoofed/disengaged AIS; opaque/rapidly changing ownership and insurance; abnormal STS transfers, especially in high-risk waters; falsified paperwork and misdeclared cargo/origin.
  • Support to Russia’s war economy: networks, logistics and financial enablers tied to the Russian energy trade and military-industrial base.

What UK measures entail (consequences)

  • Transport sanctions: ships owned/controlled/chartered/operated by Russian-connected persons are prohibited from entering UK ports; detention powers may apply.
    Transport sanctions (DfT)
  • Price-cap compliance duties: UK persons (and UK-linked firms) face prohibitions on maritime services for above-cap cargoes and must follow attestation/record-keeping guidance.
    OFSI price-cap guidance
  • “Specified ship” listings: individually listed vessels appear on the UK Sanctions List; dealings by UK persons are restricted, UK services are generally prohibited, and counterparties globally treat these ships as high-risk.
    UK Sanctions List — changes

Who needs to pay attention

  • Shipowners/beneficial owners, operators/managers (technical & crewing), charterers and brokers.
  • Insurers/P&I clubs, class societies, flag registries, port agents, bunker suppliers, terminals/pilots.
  • Commodity traders, banks/financiers, and payment providers exposed to the Russian energy trade.
  • Any counterparty providing UK-linked maritime services under the Price Cap attestation regime.

Sanctions Designation Timeline

Showing: Each sanctioner addition as a separate event (vessels may appear multiple times)

Filter: 🇬🇧 UK

May 9, 2025

  • ARLAN
    ARLAN — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • ODUNE
    ODUNE — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • CHIOS
    CHIOS — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • MAISHA
    MAISHA — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • NARCISSUS
    NARCISSUS — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • STABILIS I
    STABILIS I — Chemical/Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • DESERT KITE
    DESERT KITE — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • Blue
    Blue — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SHANGHAI
    SHANGHAI — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • LONGEVITY 7
    LONGEVITY 7 — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SKIRON
    SKIRON — Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • CECILA
    CECILA — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SAPNA
    SAPNA — Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • IRON WAVE
    IRON WAVE — Oil Products Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • IZOLA
    IZOLA — Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • BOLTARIS
    BOLTARIS — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • REUS
    REUS — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • SATNA
    SATNA — Chemical/Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • SEA MARINE 1
    SEA MARINE 1 — Oil Products Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • AKAR WEST
    AKAR WEST — Oil Products Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • VELLAMO
    VELLAMO — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • YI TONG
    YI TONG — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • PERIDOT
    PERIDOT — Chemical/Products Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • FIESTA
    FIESTA — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • C Viking
    C Viking — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SOUTH STAR
    SOUTH STAR — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • FEI YUN HE
    FEI YUN HE — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • STORM PEARL
    STORM PEARL — Chemical/Products Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • NAYARA
    NAYARA — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • ALTIS
    ALTIS — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SEA MAVERICK
    SEA MAVERICK — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • IRA
    IRA — Oil Products Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • SOUFIA 1
    SOUFIA 1 — Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | UKRAINE-EO13662] [RUSSIA-EO14024 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ 🇺🇸 US
  • ELISE
    ELISE — Oil Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • LARK
    LARK — Oil Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • SOFOS
    SOFOS — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • ASTERI
    ASTERI — Oil Tanker | Navire-citerne pour produits pétroliers — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • AQUA LIVE
    AQUA LIVE — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • ATLANTICOS
    ATLANTICOS — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • JASKEL
    JASKEL — Oil Tanker — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • TIBURON
    TIBURON — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • Bonifacy
    Bonifacy — Oil Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • ARABESCA
    ARABESCA — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • PACIFICOS
    PACIFICOS — Chemical/Products Tanker | Transporteur de produits chimiques — EU Russia Sanctions – Shadow Fleet | AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU 🇳🇿 NZ
  • GENJI
    GENJI — Chemical/Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • MAISAN
    MAISAN — Oil Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • VAYU 1
    VAYU 1 — Chemical/Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • DORIN
    DORIN — Oil Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 18 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • BEAST
    BEAST — Chemical/Products Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
  • NASLEDIE
    NASLEDIE — Oil Tanker — AU vessel designations (DFAT) | SEMA (Canada) — vessel designations | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | Added in EU Sanctions Package 17 | (Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/931, Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP) | Press Release | Official Journal 🇬🇧 UK 🇦🇺 AU 🇨🇦 CA 🇪🇺 EU
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