IMO 9374416
The vessel CHEM NICHOLAS was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #32 among 1,467 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 248 loiter events and 547 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone, Kaliningrad Maritime Surveillance Zone, and the OSINT Cyprus South STS zone. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These metrics are AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel CHEM NICHOLAS was detected in the Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone (349 events), Kaliningrad Maritime Surveillance Zone (257 events), and the OSINT Cyprus South STS Zone (204 events). Notably, the vessel was detected in the vicinity of these zones with various event types, including zone dwell, loitering, and STS proximity events. No direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone | 349 | zone_dwell: 240, loiter: 93, sts: 15, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Kaliningrad Maritime Surveillance Zone | 257 | zone_dwell: 153, loiter: 104 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| osint_cyprus_south_sts | 204 | zone_dwell: 153, loiter: 51 | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctions Monitoring Zone | 1 | zone_dwell: 1 | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUEZ PORT | EL DEKHEILA | 22/02/2026 20:55 | IN PROGRESS |
| SUEZ PORT | SUEZ PORT | 22/02/2026 16:15 | 22/02/2026 20:10 |
| SUEZ PORT | SUEZ PORT | 22/02/2026 05:00 | 22/02/2026 09:35 |
| SUEZ PORT | SUEZ PORT | 21/02/2026 14:15 | 22/02/2026 00:55 |
| SUEZ PORT | SUEZ PORT | 20/02/2026 04:41 | 20/02/2026 05:25 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel CHEM NICHOLAS had a total of 0 STS proximity detections. It was detected in proximity to one distinct partner vessel, LEO II, which was recorded 15 times. LEO II is not sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
FENIX ENTERPRISES SA is a Greek maritime company serving as both commercial manager and registered owner of one tanker vessel. It is based in Athens, Greece, with an address c/o Hellenic Tankers Co Ltd. The company manages a single vessel with a total fleet deadweight tonnage of 76,792 metric tons, consisting of older vessels (15+ years).[4]
Executive Ship Management (ESM) Pte Ltd is a Singapore-headquartered ship management company providing comprehensive technical, crewing, and operational services for ship owners, specializing in tankers and dry bulk carriers. It operates offices in multiple cities including Singapore, India (Mumbai, Cochin, Kolkata, Chennai), USA, and Japan, with a focus on cost-effective management, in-house training via Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, and technology optimization. The company was founded by Mr. BS Teeka (Balaji Singh Teeka), with key leadership including Ms. Sikha Singh and Mr. S.P. Singh as Managing Director.
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Dec 1, 2012CHEM NICHOLAS
- Jun 1, 2012Spruce 1
- Aug 1, 2007Beth
- Aug 1, 2007🇱🇷 Liberia
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | FENIX ENTERPRISES SA | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| — | HELLENIC TANKERS CO LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 21, 2012 | EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| Dec 20, 2012 | NAVIG8 PTE LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 20, 2012 | FENIX ENTERPRISES SA | Registered owner |
| Dec 20, 2012 | EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| Jun 29, 2012 | SPRUCE TANKERS INC | Registered owner |
| Jun 29, 2012 | WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD | ISM Manager |
| Jun 29, 2012 | WOODSTREET INC | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Aug 29, 2007 | SEAARLAND SHIPPING MGMT BV | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 14, 2006 | MOTIA COMPAGNIA DI NAVIGAZIONE | ISM Manager |
Media Mentions
- CHEM NICHOLASwar-sanctions.gur.gov.ua
- The violations of the EU and G7 embargo on seaborne exports of ...blackseanews.net
- CHEM NICHOLAS - OpenSanctionsopensanctions.org
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of February 23, 2026 (UTC). FleetLeaks does not assert intent or wrongdoing. Observations are derived from AIS behavioral signals, registry records, and other open sources, each subject to inherent latency and reporting limitations.
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