IMO 9783631
The vessel SWORD was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #12 among 1,494 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 0 STS proximity events, 6 AIS gaps, 140 loitering events, and 251 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Danish Straits/Skagerrak, Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone, Normandy Coast Surveillance Zone, Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone, and Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel 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 SWORD was detected in the Danish Straits/Skagerrak zone most frequently, with a total of 311 events, including 171 zone dwell and 140 loiter events. Additional detections included the Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone (10 events), Normandy Coast Surveillance Zone (8 events), and Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone (8 events), among others. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 311 | zone_dwell: 171, loiter: 140 | Jan 17, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone | 10 | zone_dwell: 10 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Normandy Coast Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 7, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Jan 19, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Strait of Gibraltar Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Northern Skagerrak Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Monitoring Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| discovered_065 | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Southeast Aegean Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Southeast Aegean Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Eastern Aegean Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Brest Channel Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKAGEN | SKAGEN | 22/02/2026 20:42 | IN PROGRESS |
| BUTINGE | SKAGEN | 15/02/2026 10:18 | 18/02/2026 18:26 |
| TEES | BUTINGE | 08/02/2026 22:50 | 13/02/2026 11:48 |
| HOUND POINT TERMINAL | GOTEBORG | 24/01/2026 18:40 | 03/02/2026 14:50 |
Ownership & Management
Lundquist Shipping Co Ltd is a Finnish shipping company (IMO Company Number 1181090) registered in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland, c/o Lundqvist Rederierna AB, acting as owner and manager of Aframax oil tankers. It is an associated company to Ångfartygs Aktiebolaget Alfa (est. 1927) and Rederiaktiebolaget Hildegaard (est. 1935), with vessels flagged under Bahamas. The company manages tankers primarily operating in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, and has transported Russian oil.
⚠ Red Flags
- Vessels flagged in Bahamas while company registered in Finland
- Transported Russian URALS oil (100,000 tons reported in 2022)
Lundqvist Rederierna AB is a Finnish maritime company based in Mariehamn, Åland Islands, operating as the commercial and ISM manager for a fleet of 10 Aframax crude/product tankers primarily employed in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean. It operates under the corporate names Ångfartygs Aktiebolaget Alfa (est. 1927) and Rederiaktiebolaget Hildegaard (est. 1935), with Managing Director Ben Lundqvist, and has over 60 years of experience in oil transportation.[1][2][5]
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Aug 1, 2018SWORD
- Aug 1, 2018🇧🇸 Bahamas
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2018 | LUNDQVIST REDERIERNA AB | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Aug 9, 2018 | LUNDQVIST REDERIERNA AB | ISM Manager |
| Aug 9, 2018 | LUNDQUIST SHIPPING CO LTD | Registered owner |
Media Mentions
- The Finnish Oil Tanker SWORD Transports 100000 Tons of Russian Oil to FranceBlackSeaNews
- High Vessel Risk Reporting Service - vessels in the news!MarineRating (IMRRA)
Classification & Safety
Disclaimer
This vessel profile is compiled from publicly available information sources including maritime databases, government sanctions lists, and AIS position data. Information may be incomplete, delayed, or contain inaccuracies.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or compliance advice. FleetLeaks makes no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Users should independently verify all information before making decisions.
Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of February 24, 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.
Data Refresh
This dossier can be re-generated using the same automated pipeline with the most current available data. A refresh re-executes the standard selection, enrichment, and analysis process and does not alter methodology or thresholds. To request a refreshed version of this dossier, please contact us. A nominal fee may apply to cover compute and data access costs.
Generated: 2026-02-24T11:02:15.137838Z