⚓ Sanctioned Vessels

DAKSHA (IMO 9259185)

Is DAKSHA sanctioned?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, DAKSHA (IMO 9259185) is listed by the United States (OFAC), the European Union, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

The United States (OFAC) listed it on 4 April 2024 under Specially Designated Global Terrorist, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).

The European Union listed it on 25 June 2024 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 16 October 2024 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.

The United Kingdom listed it on 25 November 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).

Australia listed it on 24 February 2026 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 885 days.

Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.

At a glance

Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Deadweight
—
Gross tonnage
57,979
Built
2002
Current flag
Comoros KM OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
MMSI
620999378
Call sign
D6A3378
First sanctioned
Authorities listing
US (OFAC)EUSwitzerlandUKCanadaAustralia
Days under sanction
885
Status
Currently listed

Sanctions timeline

  1. US (OFAC)Listed
    Specially Designated Global Terrorist
    OFAC SDN List entry 48415 (SDN List)
  2. EUListed
    EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s)
    14th package — Regulation (EU) 2024/1745 (OJ L, 24.6.2024)
    “Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General …”
    Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 17 (consolidated 20260724)
  3. SwitzerlandListed
    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
    “Transport crude oil or petroleum products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).”
    SECO sanctions list entry 78125 (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)
  4. UKListed
    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    “IMO 9259185 (“DAKSHA”) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or to obtain a benefit from or support the Government of Russia. Namely, …”
    UK Sanctions List entry RUS2334 (UK designation)
  5. CanadaListed
    Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act)
    Canadian autonomous sanctions list — Russia / Russie, schedule 1.1, item 64
  6. AustraliaListed
    Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026
    Australian Consolidated List reference 8610 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026)

Current listings

AuthorityProgram / legal basisMeasureListedRemovedAuthority's stated reasonSource
Ukraine (GUR) Ukraine — War & Sanctions shadow-fleet catalogue (not a legal designation) mixed — Not stated in the list entry Ukraine War & Sanctions portal — shadow-fleet catalogue entry
US (OFAC) Specially Designated Global Terrorist asset freeze — Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) OFAC SDN List entry 48415 (SDN List)
EU EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s) port ban — Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products, as listed in Annex XXV, that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33) Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 17 (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 — Transport crude oil or petroleum products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33). SECO sanctions list entry 78125 (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)
UK The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 port ban — IMO 9259185 (“DAKSHA”) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine or to obtain a benefit from or support the Government of Russia. Namely, DAKSHA is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. UK Sanctions List entry RUS2334 (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 64
Australia Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026 port ban — Not stated in the list entry Australian Consolidated List reference 8610 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026)

Name history

NameKindSource
DAKSHAcurrent (from 24 Feb 2026 listing)UK Sanctions List (FCDO), EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA), Australian DFAT Consolidated List
BEIJINGaliasUkraine War & Sanctions catalogue
HEBEaliasOFAC SDN List, 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

FlagKindSource
Comoros currentOFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
China formerUK Sanctions List (FCDO)
Hong Kong formerUK Sanctions List (FCDO)
Panama formerUK 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

CompanyRelationshipJurisdictionConfidenceSource
oceanlink maritime dmcc also designated Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) United Arab Emirates 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)

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

Cite this page

Sanctioned Vessels. “DAKSHA (IMO 9259185) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9259185. Sources: Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue; OFAC SDN List; EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Swiss SECO sanctions list; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA); Australian DFAT Consolidated List; uk_sanctions_list,eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ca_sema,au_dfat; ofac_sdn,eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ch_seco.

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.