IMO 9321172
The vessel SEA OWL I was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #6 among 2,554 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 1,313 loiter events and 1,368 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone and the English Channel Surveillance 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 SEA OWL I was detected in the Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone (652 events) and the English Channel Surveillance Zone (348 events). In the Southern Öresund, the vessel exhibited zone dwell and loitering behaviors, each recorded 326 times, while in the English Channel, zone dwell and loiter events were recorded 174 times each. There were no terminal zone detections or recorded terminal visits during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 652 | zone_dwell: 326, loiter: 326 | Apr 17, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 348 | zone_dwell: 174, loiter: 174 | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
"Rptd Sold Undisclosed Interest" is a placeholder designation used in shipping records for undisclosed buyers or sellers of vessels, often appearing as registered owner and commercial manager. It is associated with a large fleet of 829-835 vessels based in the United Arab Emirates, including general cargo, fishing, tankers, and tugs. The entity manages vessels flagged in high-risk jurisdictions and linked to shadow fleet activities.
⚠ Red Flags
- Placeholder name used to hide true ownership post-sale
- Manages large fleet (829-835 vessels) with high proportion of old vessels (83.39% over 15 years)
- Linked to shadow fleet by Ukrainian GUR sanctions database
- Vessels involved in IUU fishing (iuu-vessels.org)
- Manages tankers transporting Russian Arctic oil without valid insurance (Barents Observer)
- Potential risks flagged by MagicPort Maritime Intelligence
IMO Company Number 9991001 is listed as an ISM Manager or Group Owner for multiple vessels across various documents, often marked as 'UNKNOWN'. It appears associated with ship management roles for disparate vessels including HANTALLAR (IMO 5187097, historical), CFS WIND (IMO 9366495), STAR, PLUTO (IMO 9440590), and WAHA 1 (IMO 9991001). No specific company name, operational details, or current activity confirmed.
⚠ Red Flags
- IMO number 9991001 repeatedly listed as 'UNKNOWN' across multiple vessel documents
- Appears as placeholder or generic 'Group Owner' for vessels under different managers and flags
- No identifiable company name, address, or operational history
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Mar 1, 2024SEA OWL I
- Sep 1, 2019Velos Ruby
- Feb 1, 2007Breezy Victoria
- Jul 1, 2025🇰🇲 Comoros
- Mar 1, 2024🇵🇦 Panama
- Sep 1, 2019🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Feb 1, 2007🇧🇸 Bahamas
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Oct 24, 2025 | RPTD SOLD UNDISCLOSED INTEREST | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 24, 2025 | RPTD SOLD UNDISCLOSED INTEREST | Registered owner |
| Jan 31, 2025 | QUEENSHIP LTD | ISM Manager |
| Mar 8, 2024 | LAGOSMARINE LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Mar 8, 2024 | LAGOSMARINE LTD | ISM Manager |
| Apr 10, 2022 | VELOS TANKERS LTD | ISM Manager |
| Sep 30, 2019 | VELOS TANKERS LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Sep 30, 2019 | EXECUTIVE SHIP MANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| Sep 25, 2019 | RUBY MARITIME LTD-MAI | Registered owner |
| Sep 25, 2007 | MITSUI OSK LINES LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 1, 2007 | PERENNIAL TRANSPORT INC | Registered owner |
| Feb 1, 2007 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
Media Mentions
- Suspected shadow ship Sea Owl 1 may be allowed to sail on from TrelleborgSweden Herald
- Swedish Coast Guard Boards Tanker Sea Owl I on False Flag SuspicionMaritime Optima
- Sea Owl 1 detention tests how far insurance can follow Russia's shadow fleetInsurance Business Mag
- the tanker sea owl IDeep Sea Reporter
- Dramatic moment Sweden commandos RAID Putin's illegal Sea Owl shadow tanker in Baltic SeaThe Sun (YouTube)
- Captain of boarded tanker Sea Owl 1 released from custodySweden Herald
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of May 11, 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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Generated: 2026-05-11T10:00:58.296510Z