IMO 9779953
The vessel ADVANTAGE ANGEL was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #29 among 3,315 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 4 STS proximity events, 3 AIS gaps, 247 loitering events, and 361 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Augusta, Sicily STS Zone, Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone, Alboran Sea Monitoring Zone, Northwest African Maritime Corridor, and Southern Öresund 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 based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel ADVANTAGE ANGEL was detected in the Augusta, Sicily STS Zone most frequently, with a total of 453 events, including 226 zone dwell events, 220 loiter events, and 7 STS proximity events. It was also detected in the Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone with 65 events, primarily consisting of 38 zone dwell and 27 loiter events. Additionally, the vessel had detections in several other zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, Sicily STS Zone | 453 | zone_dwell: 226, loiter: 220, sts: 7 | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Ceuta/Gibraltar STS Zone | 65 | zone_dwell: 38, loiter: 27 | Jul 30, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Alboran Sea Monitoring Zone | 14 | zone_dwell: 14 | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Northwest African Maritime Corridor | 7 | zone_dwell: 7 | Sep 9, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 7 | zone_dwell: 7 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Gulf of Oman Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 5, ais_gap: 1 | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Central Mediterranean Monitoring Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| North Sea Monitoring Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Mediterranean Sea Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Jul 29, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
| English Channel Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Northern Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| North Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Sep 7, 2026 | Sep 7, 2026 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel ADVANTAGE ANGEL recorded a total of four STS proximity detections, with one distinct partner vessel detected in proximity. The most frequent partner was NISSOS TINOS, with seven proximity events noted. No sanctioned vessels were involved in these proximity detections.
Ownership & Management
ADVANTAGE ANGEL SHIPPING LLC appears to be the registered owner of the crude oil tanker ADVANTAGE ANGEL, with commercial/ISM management handled by Genel Denizcilik Nakliyatı A.Ş. (GEDEN LINES) in Istanbul. Public vessel-tracking sources identify ADVANTAGE ANGEL as a Marshall Islands-flagged Aframax crude oil tanker built in 2017.
⚠ Red Flags
- Limited public transparency on beneficial ownership for the vessel-owning LLC
- Single-vessel ownership/management structure is consistent with common shipping SPV practice
- Registered owner is separate from commercial manager, which is typical in maritime corporate structures
GENEL DENIZCILIK NAKLIYATI AS is a Turkish maritime ship manager, also referenced as GEDEN LINES in industry sources. It is reported as the ISM Manager and Commercial Manager of the tanker ADVANTAGE ANGEL, and appears to manage a larger tanker-focused fleet.
⚠ Red Flags
- Multiple public sources show inconsistent address information for the company.
- Fleet data appears in several databases under the GEDEN LINES name, indicating the company uses a trade name or brand alias.
- The company is associated with at least one Tokyo MoU PSC detention record index entry through OpenSanctions.
- The company manages a relatively large tanker fleet, which increases sanctions/compliance screening relevance.
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Feb 1, 2022ADVANTAGE ANGEL
- Jun 1, 2017Antonis
- Feb 1, 2022🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Jun 1, 2017🇲🇹 Malta
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | ADVANTAGE ANGEL SHIPPING LLC | Registered owner |
| Mar 6, 2023 | DRAGON 9 HOLDING LTD | Registered owner |
| Feb 1, 2022 | GENEL DENIZCILIK NAKLIYATI AS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 1, 2022 | AT AFRA LLC | Registered owner |
| Feb 1, 2022 | GENEL DENIZCILIK NAKLIYATI AS | ISM Manager |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ENESEL SA | ISM Manager |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ENESEL SA | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ANTONIS LTD | Registered owner |
Media Mentions
- Shadow Fleets: A Growing Challenge in Global Maritime CommerceRodin / Universidad de Cádiz repository
- Shadow Fleets: A Growing Challenge in Global Maritime CommerceRodin / Universidad de Cádiz repository
- Türkiye tanker insurance stand-off paralyses Black Sea oil tradesLloyd's List
- MÁS EXPORTACIONES, MISMA OPACIDADTransparencia Venezuela
- Shadow-fleetScribd
Classification & Safety
Disclaimer
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Data Scope & Currency
This dossier reflects automated analysis of publicly available data sources as of September 22, 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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