IMO 9288710
The vessel MELITE was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #6 among 2,885 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days showing 612 loitering events and 747 zone dwell events. The top operating zone was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, with 1,000 events recorded. 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 MELITE was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone with a total of 1,000 events, including 510 zone dwell events and 490 loiter events. There were no terminal zone detections or recorded terminal visits during this period, indicating that the vessel did not interact with any terminal facilities.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 1000 | zone_dwell: 510, loiter: 490 | May 25, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
MORVEX VENTURE LTD is a Seychelles-based maritime company that manages the vessel MELITE and is identified as the shipowner of this vessel in sanctions-related shadow fleet databases. The company was registered on July 30, 2025, and operates under the IMO Company Number 0192560.
⚠ Red Flags
- Address shared by multiple maritime entities in Seychelles
- Vessel MELITE listed in shadow fleet/sanctions databases
- Company registered shortly before vessel ownership transfer (July 30, 2025)
- No public information on beneficial owners or corporate structure
AQUA FLEET MANAGEMENT LLC is a ship owner and manager registered in Azerbaijan that manages a fleet of three vessels: EDERRA (IMO: 9258026), SAURI (IMO: 9266475), and TEMIRO (IMO: 9209972). The company serves as both ISM Manager and Commercial Manager for all three vessels, which are all listed under Annex XVI to Decision 2014/512/CFSP due to sanctions connections.
⚠ Red Flags
- All three vessels in fleet listed under EU sanctions Annex XVI
- Company designated under UKRAINE sanctions regime in 2025
- Affiliation with Harry Victor Ship Management and Operation LLC (sanctioned entity)
- Vessels classified as Shadow Fleet (TEMIRO)
- 100% of fleet vessels are 15+ years old, indicating potential high-risk aging assets
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Jul 1, 2025MELITE
- Jun 1, 2025Kars
- Dec 1, 2022Kudos Stars
- Feb 1, 2005Delta Captain
- Feb 1, 2026🇨🇲 Cameroon
- Jul 1, 2025🇸🇱 Sierra leone
- May 1, 2025🇰🇲 Comoros
- Dec 1, 2024🇹🇿 Tanzania
- Jul 1, 2024🏳️ Honduras
- Dec 1, 2022🇨🇰 Cook islands
- Apr 1, 2020🇱🇷 Liberia
- —🇬🇷 Greece
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | AQUA FLEET MANAGEMENT LLC | ISM Manager |
| Jul 30, 2025 | TITAN MARINE MANAGEMENT' LLC | ISM Manager |
| Jul 30, 2025 | MORVEX VENTURE LTD | Registered owner |
| Jul 30, 2025 | MORVEX VENTURE LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NEGA BERRETO LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NEGA BERRETO LTD | Registered owner |
| Jan 4, 2025 | NORTHPOLE MARINE | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jan 4, 2025 | NORTHPOLE MARINE | ISM Manager |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ALMUHIT ALHADI MARINE SERVICES | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Aug 11, 2023 | ALMUHIT ALHADI MARINE SERVICES | ISM Manager |
| Jun 22, 2023 | RADIATING WORLD SHIPPING SERVS | ISM Manager |
| Dec 21, 2022 | RADIATING WORLD SHIPPING SERVS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 21, 2022 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Apr 16, 2020 | FEDRA MARITIME INC | Registered owner |
| May 9, 2012 | DELTA TANKERS LTD | ISM Manager |
| Mar 11, 2007 | DELTA TANKERS LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 16, 2006 | DELTA TANKERS LTD | ISM Manager |
| May 5, 2006 | MASTER ENE | Registered owner |
| Aug 23, 2005 | MARMARAS NAVIGATION LTD | ISM Manager |
| Feb 18, 2005 | MARMARAS NAVIGATION LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Media Mentions
- MELITE (Shadow Fleet) - War & SanctionsWar & Sanctions (gur.gov.ua)
- Why Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging Russia's fleet of 'shadow ...ABC News (abc.net.au)
- Officially Blacklisted Tankers | TankerTrackers.com, Inc.TankerTrackers.com
Classification & Safety
Disclaimer
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of June 28, 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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