IMO 9175078
The vessel ZAMBRA was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of 18 out of 2,080 monitored vessels, with key 90-day metrics including 258 loiter events and 337 zone dwell events. It was detected in the top operating zones, including the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, which accounted for 524 events, while no recorded terminal visits were noted during this period. These observations are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel ZAMBRA was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 524 events recorded, including 266 zone dwell and 258 loiter events. It was also detected in the Central Atlantic Monitoring Zone, Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone, Danish Straits/Skagerrak, and several other zones, though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. Additionally, there were no terminal zone detections noted.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 524 | zone_dwell: 266, loiter: 258 | Mar 21, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Monitoring Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 7, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| discovered_071 | 7 | zone_dwell: 7 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| discovered_103 | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Atlantic Midway Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Archipelago Sea Sanction Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Alboran Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Central Baltic Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Öresund Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Sea Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
ZAMBRA SHIPPING GROUP LTD is a Hong Kong-registered shipping company that serves as the registered owner of the crude oil tanker ZAMBRA (IMO 9175078). The company is linked to the vessel's involvement in transporting Russian crude oil using deceptive practices as part of the shadow fleet. Commercial and ISM management is handled by STELLAR OCEAN LTD.
⚠ Red Flags
- Vessel ZAMBRA has high sanctions risk and is part of Russian shadow fleet involved in deceptive shipping practices (AIS disabling, dark operations, STS with Russian-affiliated vessels).[1][2][4]
- Company associated with transportation of Russian crude oil in violation of G7/EU price cap and embargoes.[2]
- Frequent manager changes: Stellar Ocean Ltd (current), previously others.[2]
STELLAR OCEAN LTD (IMO 6244579) is a Hong Kong-registered shipping company acting as commercial ship manager and ship safety management manager for vessels involved in Russia's shadow fleet transporting fossil fuels, including Russian crude oil and oil products in violation of restrictions. It manages the tanker DELIVER (IMO 9194983), which has been sanctioned by the EU, Switzerland, and UK. The company is listed as an entity of interest but not directly sanctioned internationally.[1][2]
⚠ Red Flags
- Involvement in management of shadow fleet tanker DELIVER (IMO 9194983) transporting Russian crude oil/oil products in violation of restrictions
- DELIVER has called at Russian ports (Novorossiysk, Ust-Luga, Primorsk) and conducted AIS shutdowns
- Association with other shadow fleet managers like Stellar Ship Solutions LLC (IMO 0055533) on Ukrainian sanctions lists[3][4]
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Jun 1, 2021ZAMBRA
- Feb 1, 2014New Trust
- Jun 1, 2002Oliver Jacob
- Nov 1, 2025🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Aug 1, 2025🏳️ Gambia
- Jun 1, 2021🇵🇦 Panama
- Feb 1, 2014🇱🇷 Liberia
- Sep 1, 2009🇩🇪 Germany
- Sep 1, 2009🇱🇷 Liberia
- Sep 1, 2005🇩🇪 Germany
- Jun 1, 2002🇱🇷 Liberia
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2023 | STELLAR OCEAN LTD | ISM Manager |
| Oct 31, 2023 | STELLAR OCEAN LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 15, 2021 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Jun 4, 2021 | ZAMBRA SHIPPING GROUP LTD | Registered owner |
| Mar 6, 2014 | NEW SHIPPING LTD-LIB | ISM Manager |
| Feb 28, 2014 | NEW SHIPPING LTD-LIB | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 28, 2014 | AUDLEY MARITIME CORP | Registered owner |
| Feb 28, 2014 | POLEMBROS SHIPPING LTD | ISM Manager |
| Jun 7, 2002 | ERNST JACOB GMBH & CO KG | ISM Manager |
| Jun 7, 2002 | ERNST JACOB GMBH & CO KG | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 7, 2002 | STOER SHIPPING CO LTD | Registered owner |
Media Mentions
- ZAMBRA - OpenSanctionsOpenSanctions
- ZAMBRA (Shadow Fleet)war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua
- Shadow Fleet Sanctions List Zambra heading for Ust-Luga. Russia ...YouTube
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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