ARCTIC METAGAZ (IMO 9243148)
Is ARCTIC METAGAZ sanctioned?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, ARCTIC METAGAZ (IMO 9243148) is listed by the United States (OFAC), the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union, Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia.
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.
Australia listed it on 3 December 2025 under Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
It has been under sanction for 744 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
- 744
- 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
- AustraliaListed
“Designated as a sanctioned vessel in the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Designation 2025”
Current listings
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ARCTIC METAGAZ | current (from 3 Dec 2025 listing) | Australian DFAT Consolidated List, NZ Russia Sanctions Register |
| ARCTIC MEGAGAS | alias | 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
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
- 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 METAGAZ (IMO 9243148) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9243148. Sources: 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; Australian DFAT Consolidated List; au_dfat,nz_mfat; ofac_sdn,uk_sanctions_list,ca_sema; eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ch_seco.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
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