IMO 9332781
The vessel AQUA TITAN was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #2 among 1,071 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 245 loiter events and 310 zone dwell events. It was detected in the vicinity of the Ust-Luga Terminal Complex and Primorsk Terminal, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. The top operating zones included Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, Ust-Luga Terminal Complex, and Primorsk Terminal. These metrics are AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel AQUA TITAN was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 462 events recorded, including 236 zone dwell and 226 loiter events. It was also detected in the vicinity of the Ust-Luga Terminal Complex (26 events) and Primorsk Terminal (21 events), though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. Additional detections occurred in the Danish Straits/Skagerrak, Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone, Eastern Aegean Monitoring Zone, Southeast Aegean Monitoring Zone, and Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, with varying types of events.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 462 | zone_dwell: 236, loiter: 226 | Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Ust-Luga Terminal Complex | 26 | zone_dwell: 15, loiter: 11 | Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Primorsk Terminal | 21 | zone_dwell: 13, loiter: 8 | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 7 | zone_dwell: 7 | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Eastern Aegean Monitoring Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Southeast Aegean Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 3, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Archipelago Sea Sanction Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Northern Skagerrak Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Brest Channel Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Atlantic Midway Monitoring Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Gulf of Finland Central | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Eastern Gulf of Finland Monitoring Zone | 1 | zone_dwell: 1 | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
YUKAI LTD is a Mauritius-based company serving as the registered owner and commercial manager of the crude oil tanker AQUA TITAN (IMO 9332781). The company manages a single vessel involved in transporting Russian crude oil from ports like Ust-Luga and Primorsk, including ship-to-ship transfers in the Red Sea.[1][2][3]
⚠ Red Flags
- Manages single vessel AQUA TITAN classified as shadow fleet vessel transporting Russian oil since 2023, violating restrictions.[3]
- Involvement in STS transshipments of Russian crude in Red Sea.[3]
- Ship safety manager is Triviality Shipping LLC (UAE), differing from owner/manager.[3][4]
TRIVIALITY SHIPPING LLC is an ISM Manager and Commercial manager based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, managing a fleet of 2 tanker vessels over 15 years old with a total DWT of 423,336 metric tons.[1] It operates vessels visiting ports in UAE, China, Iraq, Malaysia, Russia, and Singapore.[1] The company is not flagged as risky or sanctioned.[1]
⚠ Red Flags
- Manages 2 old tankers (15+ years, 100%).[1]
- Address shared with other shipping entities like CELESTIAL OVERSEAS CO LTD.[3]
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Jan 1, 2025AQUA TITAN
- Nov 1, 2024Lang Ya
- Sep 1, 2023Panta Rei 1
- Jun 1, 2014Mars Sun
- Dec 1, 2006Forward Flair
- May 1, 2025🇰🇲 Comoros
- Apr 1, 2025🇰🇲 Comoros
- Apr 1, 2025🏳️ Djibouti
- Jan 1, 2025🏳️ Djibouti
- Sep 1, 2023🇵🇦 Panama
- Jun 1, 2014🇱🇷 Liberia
- Oct 1, 2011🇸🇬 Singapore
- Dec 1, 2006🇵🇦 Panama
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | YUKAI LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Apr 25, 2025 | YUKAI LTD | Registered owner |
| Apr 8, 2025 | TRIVIALITY SHIPPING LLC | ISM Manager |
| Nov 21, 2024 | QING HAI HU SHIPMANAGEMENT CO | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Nov 21, 2024 | QING HAI HU SHIPMANAGEMENT CO | ISM Manager |
| Oct 7, 2023 | MARGAO MARINE SOLUTIONS OPC | ISM Manager |
| Sep 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Sep 26, 2023 | WHIP MARINE INC | Registered owner |
| Sep 26, 2023 | WHIP MARINE INC | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 20, 2014 | WILTAMAX MARINE INC | Registered owner |
| Jun 20, 2014 | ZODIAC MARITIME LTD | ISM Manager |
| Jun 20, 2014 | ZODIAC MARITIME LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 8, 2011 | NYK BULKSHIP ASIA PTE LTD | Registered owner |
| Oct 8, 2011 | NYK BULKSHIP ASIA PTE LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Mar 2, 2010 | NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD | ISM Manager |
| Jul 24, 2007 | NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT JAPAN CO | ISM Manager |
| Jan 11, 2007 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
Media Mentions
- AQUA TITANOpenSanctions
- AQUA TITAN (Shadow Fleet)war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua
- Shadow Fleetwar-sanctions.gur.gov.ua
- Gambia Deletes Shadow Fleet Tankers in Second Flag Governance CrackdownWindward
- Australia sanctions 60 Russian 'shadow fleet' vessels aiding Ukraine warLloyd's List
- Maritime Exports of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum ...Black Sea News
- Designation - The UK Sanctions ListGOV.UK
Classification & Safety
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