ARCTIC EXPRESS (IMO 9333591)
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Is ARCTIC EXPRESS sanctioned?
Yes. As of 21 October 2026, ARCTIC EXPRESS (IMO 9333591) is listed by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom listed it on 6 August 2026 under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, 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 76 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- LNG Tanker
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- 102,064
- Built
- 2007
- Current flag
- Russia RU UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- —
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 76
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
- UKListed
“The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9333591 (“ARCTIC EXPRESS”) is, and is likely to continue to be, involved in an activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or …”
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Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9333591 (“ARCTIC EXPRESS”) is, and is likely to continue to be, involved in an activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, 9333591 is, and is likely to continue to be, involved in carrying liquefi… | UK Sanctions List entry RUS3702 (UK designation) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ARCTIC EXPRESS | current (from 6 Aug 2026 listing) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | current | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMP Tech Management LLP | 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
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
- Divergence between allies: what one authority lists that another does notRelevant here because only one authority currently lists this hull.
- 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.
- What is the shadow fleet?Relevant here because it gives the background to the trade these listings target.
Cite this page
Sanctioned Vessels. “ARCTIC EXPRESS (IMO 9333591) — sanctions record.” Data as of 21 October 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9333591. Sources: UK Sanctions List (FCDO).
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.