IMO 9286023
The vessel OPAL was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #40 among 2,526 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 0 STS proximity events, 12 AIS gaps, 137 loitering events, and 284 zone dwell events. It was detected in the vicinity of the Primorsk Approach Waters terminal zone but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. The top operating zones included discovered_016, Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone, Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, Primorsk Approach Waters, and Danish Straits/Skagerrak. These observations are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel OPAL was detected in the vicinity of the discovered_016 zone (140 events) and the Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone (84 events), with various types of events including zone dwell, loitering, and STS proximity detections. Additionally, it was detected in the Primorsk Approach Waters (35 events), though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. Other zones with detections included the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, Danish Straits/Skagerrak, Atlantic Midway Monitoring Zone, Eastern Mediterranean Monitoring Zone, and English Channel Surveillance Zone.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discovered_016 | 140 | zone_dwell: 74, loiter: 62, sts: 4 | Apr 21, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 84 | zone_dwell: 42, loiter: 42 | May 1, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 49 | zone_dwell: 28, loiter: 21 | Mar 18, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Primorsk Approach Waters | 35 | zone_dwell: 23, loiter: 12 | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 14 | zone_dwell: 14 | Mar 16, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Atlantic Midway Monitoring Zone | 7 | zone_dwell: 7 | Mar 14, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Monitoring Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 2 | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 5, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Monitoring Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 5, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Mar 15, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Northern Skagerrak Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Strait of Gibraltar Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Cape Peninsula Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Archipelago Sea Sanction Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel OPAL had a total of zero STS proximity detections. It was detected in proximity to two distinct partner vessels, with the most frequent partner being CHARIT TIDE, which had three recorded proximity events. Both partner vessels, CHARIT TIDE and MARBLE, are not sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
Opal Maritime Services & Trading Inc (IMO 0253981) is a maritime company registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis with a Turkish operational address. The company is identified as a commercial ship manager affiliated with Turkish entity EMT Gemi Isletmeciligi AS and is listed on Ukraine's shadow fleet database as involved in Russian oil transport operations.
⚠ Red Flags
- Listed on Ukraine's shadow fleet database as involved in Russian oil export operations
- Registered address shared by multiple other Turkish maritime entities with sanctions connections
- Company registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis (flag of convenience jurisdiction) while operating through Turkish intermediaries
- Associated with Turkish ship managers previously linked to sanctioned entities
- Listed as person of interest on Canadian sanctions list
EMT GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS is a Turkish-based ship owner and manager operating a fleet of 10 tanker vessels totaling 882,133 DWT. The company serves as both ISM Manager and Commercial Manager for its fleet, all vessels aged 16-25 years.
⚠ Red Flags
- Designated by Ukraine's GUR as sponsor of Russian armed aggression
- Listed on OpenSanctions with shadow fleet connections
- All 10 vessels in fleet are aged 16-25 years (older tonnage typical of shadow fleet operations)
- 100% tanker fleet composition consistent with Russian oil transport operations
- Discrepancy in fleet size reporting: MagicPort lists 10 vessels while another source references 6 vessels
- Company operates in same Turkish maritime sector as sanctioned entities like Beks Gemi and Spark Gemi
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Aug 1, 2025OPAL
- Mar 1, 2024Next
- Oct 1, 2022Beks Wind
- Feb 1, 2020Karadeniz Powership Anatolia
- Mar 1, 2014Meganisi
- May 1, 2005Noemi
- Jul 1, 2004Colin Jacob
- Feb 1, 2026🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Aug 1, 2025🇻🇺 Vanuatu
- Mar 1, 2024🏳️ Guinea-Bissau
- Feb 1, 2023🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Feb 1, 2020🇱🇷 Liberia
- Mar 1, 2014🇬🇷 Greece
- May 1, 2005🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Jul 1, 2004🇱🇷 Liberia
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | EMT GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS | ISM Manager |
| Aug 22, 2025 | OPAL MARITIME SERVICES & TRDG | Registered owner |
| Aug 22, 2025 | EMT GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 1, 2024 | NEXT MARITIME & TRADING LTD | Registered owner |
| Mar 29, 2024 | CAPE GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS | ISM Manager |
| Mar 1, 2024 | CAPE GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 17, 2023 | BEKS TANKER ISLETMECILIGI AS | ISM Manager |
| Oct 12, 2022 | BEKS TANKER ISLETMECILIGI AS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 12, 2022 | WIND MARITIME & TRADING INC | Registered owner |
| Feb 25, 2020 | CHEMFLEET | ISM Manager |
| Feb 20, 2020 | KARMARINE KARADENIZ DENIZCILIK | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 20, 2020 | KARPOWERSHIP AMERICAS CO LTD | Registered owner |
| Mar 20, 2014 | ELETSON CORP | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Mar 17, 2014 | ELETSON CORP | ISM Manager |
| May 27, 2005 | SCORPIO SHIP MANAGEMENT SAM | ISM Manager |
| May 27, 2005 | SCORPIO COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jul 26, 2004 | ERNST JACOB GMBH & CO KG | ISM Manager |
| — | ERNST JACOB GMBH & CO KG | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Media Mentions
- BDS movement denounces global complicity in ship believed to be carrying military materiel to IsraelBDS Movement
- HC Opal 'goes dark' after A&B issues warning, investigation into ship's activitiesAntigua Observer
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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