IMO 9352195
The vessel SANDHYA was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #33 out of 1,713 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 63 loiter events and 179 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, Danish Straits/Skagerrak, and Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone. Data indicated that the vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These metrics are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel SANDHYA was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 153 events recorded, including 92 zone dwell and 61 loiter events. Additional detections occurred in the Danish Straits/Skagerrak (12 events) and Baltic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 153 | zone_dwell: 92, loiter: 61 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 12 | zone_dwell: 11, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 7, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Surveillance Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 4, loiter: 2 | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Southeast Aegean Monitoring Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Maritime Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Feb 21, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Eastern Zealand Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| discovered_068 | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| discovered_070 | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Northern Baltic Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
Company 9991001 appears to be a maritime entity with an unknown corporate structure and name. It is listed as the 'Group Owner' for multiple container vessels including PLUTO and STAR, though the actual beneficial ownership and operational details remain obscured.
⚠ Red Flags
- Company identity listed as 'Unknown' in multiple maritime databases
- Group owner designation with no identifiable corporate name or principals
- Company number 9991001 appears associated with vessels of different types and flags (Antigua & Barbuda, Liberia)
- Lack of transparency regarding beneficial ownership structure
- No vessel 'SANDHYA' found in search results despite being specified in query
TUNASAN SHIPPING INC is a Mauritius-based shipping company acting as commercial manager, registered owner, and ISM manager for vessels involved in transporting Russian crude oil and petroleum products, part of the shadow fleet. It manages the vessel SANDHYA (IMO 9352195) and is linked to other tankers like LAGOON and NARGIS engaged in STS operations and Russian oil exports.[2][3][5][6]
⚠ Red Flags
- Involvement in Russian oil exports and STS operations post-Taman complex.[2][5][6]
- Part of shadow fleet per Ukraine GUR and OpenSanctions.[4][6]
- Manages high-risk tankers like SANDHYA and LAGOON flagged to Gabon/Panama.[2][5][6]
- Mentioned among reorganized shadow fleet entities in dark fleet analysis.[8]
Media Mentions
- SANDHYA (Shadow Fleet)war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua
- UK sanctions 100 dark fleet tankersLloyd's List
- Sanctions Notice - RussiaGuernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC)
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of March 7, 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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