IMO 9288734
The vessel ARABESCA was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #7 among 2,977 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 633 loiter events and 763 zone dwell events. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of the Primorsk Approach Waters, Primorsk Terminal, and Ust-Luga Terminal Complex, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These observations are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel ARABESCA was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 988 events recorded, including 496 zone dwell and 492 loiter events. It was also detected in the vicinity of the Primorsk Approach Waters (5 events), Gulf of Finland Central (3 events), Primorsk Terminal (2 events), and Ust-Luga Terminal Complex (2 events), though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 988 | zone_dwell: 496, loiter: 492 | May 30, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Primorsk Approach Waters | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Jun 20, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Gulf of Finland Central | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Jun 20, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Primorsk Terminal | 2 | zone_dwell: 1, ais_gap: 1 | Jun 20, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Ust-Luga Terminal Complex | 2 | ais_gap: 1, zone_dwell: 1 | Jun 20, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 |
Ownership & Management
TRIVOS BALLASTER LTD is a Hong Kong-registered maritime company that manages the tanker vessel 'ARABESCA' (IMO 9325130). The company is identified as the current owner of ARABESCA since December 22, 2025, and is linked to the vessel's involvement in the export of Russian oil to third countries during the G7 and EU oil embargo.
⚠ Red Flags
- Address shared by multiple maritime entities and shell companies
- Company linked to a vessel in Russia's shadow fleet involved in oil embargo violations
- Company registered shortly before vessel transfer (December 2025)
- Beneficial ownership unknown, suggesting potential anonymity in corporate structure
ANCHOR ELITE SHIPMANAGEMENT LLC is an Azerbaijan-based ship management company identified as an entity of interest linked to sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine. The company manages vessels associated with Russia's shadow fleet, including the tanker formerly known as 'ARABESCA' (now 'LEBRE'), and is connected to other sanctioned shadow fleet tankers via its ISM management role.
⚠ Red Flags
- Linked to sponsors and accomplices of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine
- Manages sanctioned tankers of the Russian shadow fleet (IMO 9304356, IMO 9330472)
- Associated with My Fallen Ltd, registered at an address widely used for shadow fleet owners/managers
- Fleet size of 3 vessels with potential shadow fleet connections
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Mar 1, 2024ARABESCA
- Jan 1, 2005Seabravery
- Jun 1, 2025🇸🇱 Sierra leone
- Apr 1, 2025🇵🇦 Panama
- Mar 1, 2024🇨🇰 Cook islands
- Jan 1, 2005🇲🇹 Malta
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | TRIVOS BALLASTER LTD | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 22, 2025 | TRIVOS BALLASTER LTD | Registered owner |
| Mar 20, 2024 | PEARL CASCADE CORP | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Mar 20, 2024 | PEARL CASCADE CORP | Registered owner |
| Mar 20, 2024 | ANCHOR ELITE SHIPMANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| Jul 1, 2015 | XAGOR MARINE SA | Registered owner |
| Jan 10, 2005 | THENAMARIS SHIPS MANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| Jan 3, 2005 | THENAMARIS SHIPS MANAGEMENT | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Media Mentions
- More sanctioned 'shadow tankers' along Norwegian Arctic coastThe Barents Observer
- ARABESCA (Shadow Fleet)War & Sanctions (gur.gov.ua)
- ARABESCAOpenSanctions
- Over 10% of the tanker fleet is now sanctioned following latest EU and UK measuresLloyd's List
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of July 6, 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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