ARCTIC MEGAGAS (IMO 9243148)
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Is ARCTIC MEGAGAS sanctioned?
Yes. As of 21 October 2026, ARCTIC MEGAGAS (IMO 9243148) is listed by Australia, the United States (OFAC), the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union, Switzerland and New Zealand.
Australia listed it on an unstated date under Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2026, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
The United States (OFAC) listed it on 23 August 2024 under Russia — Executive Order 14024, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
The United Kingdom listed it on 17 October 2024 under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Canada listed it on 21 February 2025 under Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act), which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
The European Union listed it on 25 February 2025 under EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s), which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Switzerland listed it on 3 March 2025 under Switzerland — Situation in Ukraine: Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), annexes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 14a, 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 25, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 and 41, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
New Zealand listed it on 19 June 2025 under New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
It has been under sanction for 789 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- LNG Carrier
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- 93,844
- Built
- 2003
- Current flag
- Palau PW UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- T8A4820
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 789
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
- US (OFAC)Listed
- UKListed
“EVEREST ENERGY (IMO 9243148) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, EVEREST ENERGY is involved in carrying a good from a place …”
- CanadaListed
- EUListed16th package — Regulation (EU) 2025/395 (OJ L, 24.2.2025)
“Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.”
- SwitzerlandListed
“Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.”
- New ZealandListed
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Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2026 | port ban | — | Designated as a sanctioned vessel in the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Designation 2025 Entry last updated on the Consolidated List on 2025-12-03 (the list states no listing date). | Australian Consolidated List reference 8432 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2025) | |
| US (OFAC) | Russia — Executive Order 14024 | asset freeze | — | Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) | OFAC SDN List entry 50528 (SDN List) | |
| UK | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | EVEREST ENERGY (IMO 9243148) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, EVEREST ENERGY is involved in carrying a good from a place in Russia to a third country that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sov… | UK Sanctions List entry RUS2243 (UK designation) | |
| Canada | Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act) | asset freeze | — | Not stated in the list entry | Canadian autonomous sanctions list — Russia / Russie, schedule 1.1, item 37 | |
| EU | EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s) | port ban | — | Article 3s(2), point (c): are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure. | Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 140 (consolidated 20260724) | |
| Switzerland | Switzerland — Situation in Ukraine: Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), annexes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 14a, 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 25, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 and 41 | port ban | — | Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure. | SECO sanctions list entry 90224 (Ordinance of 4 March 2022 on measures related to the situation in Ukraine (RS 946.231.176.72), annexes 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 14a, 15, 15a, 15b, 15c, 25, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40 and 41) | |
| New Zealand | New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register entry SHP-19 |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ARCTIC MEGAGAS | current (from 19 Jun 2025 listing) | NZ Russia Sanctions Register |
| ARCTIC METAGAZ | alias | Australian DFAT Consolidated List, NZ Russia Sanctions Register |
| EVEREST ENERGY | alias | OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO), Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA) |
| METAGAS EVEREST | alias | EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Swiss SECO sanctions list |
"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) |
| Republic of Palau | former | OFAC SDN List |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC Private Limited also designated | Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) | India | stated link | OFAC SDN List |
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.
Sister vessels (shared owner/manager at any point)
- EAST ENERGY IMO 9216298 · Palauvia Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC Private Limited
- PIONEER IMO 9256602 · Palauvia Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC Private Limited
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
This site publishes no vessel positions, tracks or last-known ports, because a hull on these lists has a crew aboard. Any behaviour signals added in future will be aggregate and historical, with their method stated. See methodology.
Understanding this record
- Asset freeze, port ban, services ban: what each listing prohibitsRelevant here because this hull is under more than one kind of measure.
- 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.
- 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. “ARCTIC MEGAGAS (IMO 9243148) — sanctions record.” Data as of 21 October 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9243148. Sources: Australian DFAT Consolidated List; OFAC SDN List; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA); EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Swiss SECO sanctions list; NZ Russia Sanctions Register.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
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