BILLIONS NO.18 (IMO 9191773)
Is BILLIONS NO.18 sanctioned?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, BILLIONS NO.18 (IMO 9191773) is listed by the United Kingdom and Australia.
The United Kingdom listed it on 28 December 2017 under The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Australia listed it on 28 August 2026 under Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
It is not listed by the United States (OFAC) and the European Union.
It has been under sanction for 3,174 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- Oil Tanker
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- 5,827
- Built
- 1998
- Current flag
- Palau PW UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- —
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 3,174
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | UK Sanctions List entry DPR0092 (UN designation) | |
| Australia | Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | Australian Consolidated List reference 8833 (Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BILLIONS NO.18 | current (from 28 Aug 2026 listing) | UK Sanctions List (FCDO), Australian DFAT Consolidated List |
| GOLDEN YUKI | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
"Former" names are those the authority prints as f.k.a. Dates of name changes are not stated by the lists; a name shown as current by one authority and former by another usually means the hull was renamed between designations.
Flag history
| Flag | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Palau | current | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| Panama | former | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
Flags are as printed by each authority at the time of its listing; "None identified" is OFAC's wording for a vessel with no valid registration. Order is not chronological unless dated.
Ownership & management
| Company | Relationship | Jurisdiction | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raffles Technical Services | Owner / operator (as stated by UK FCDO) | not stated | name match | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
Ownership is stated as "per {source} as of its listing". This site does not independently verify beneficial ownership. Individuals are only shown when they appear in an official designation.
Incidents
No sourced incidents recorded yet for this vessel. Incidents (seizures, boardings, detentions, casualties) are added only with a dated primary or major-outlet source — see how to submit one.
Behaviour signals
AIS-gap and encounter signals from Global Fishing Watch are planned (Phase 3) and will carry a methodology caveat. Nothing here tracks live position.
Understanding this record
- How a ship gets sanctioned: OFAC, the UK and the EU comparedRelevant here because this hull is listed by more than one authority.
- Flags of convenience and flag-hoppingRelevant here because the lists record this hull under more than one flag.
- The G7 price cap and the attestation systemRelevant here because an older tanker is typical of the trade the price cap reshaped.
- How to check whether a ship is sanctionedRelevant here because you may want to verify this record against the authorities directly.
Cite this page
Sanctioned Vessels. “BILLIONS NO.18 (IMO 9191773) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9191773. Sources: UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Australian DFAT Consolidated List; uk_sanctions_list,au_dfat.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
This page restates listings published by the named authorities and quotes their stated reasons. It is not a finding by this site, not legal advice, and not a substitute for screening against the official lists.