VARG (IMO 9335094)
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Is VARG sanctioned?
Yes. As of 21 October 2026, VARG (IMO 9335094) is listed by Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union and Switzerland.
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 Kingdom listed it on 9 May 2025 under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Canada listed it on 13 June 2025 under Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act), which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
The European Union listed it on 24 October 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 12 December 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.
It is not listed by the United States (OFAC).
It has been under sanction for 530 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
- 29,490
- Built
- 2006
- Current flag
- Panama PA UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- —
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 530
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
- UKListed
“IMO 9335094 (“WUDI”) 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, …”
- CanadaListed
- EUListed19th package — Regulation (EU) 2025/2033 (OJ L, 23.10.2025)
“Article 3s(2), point (b): transport crude oil or petroleum products as listed in Annex XXV or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International …”
- SwitzerlandListed
“Transport crude oil or petroleum products or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).”
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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 2025-09-18 (the list states no listing date). | Australian Consolidated List reference 8375 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2025) | |
| 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 | |
| UK | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | IMO 9335094 (“WUDI”) 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, WUDI is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. | UK Sanctions List entry RUS2555 (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 199 | |
| 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 or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice 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 530 (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 or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33). | SECO sanctions list entry 99703 (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) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VARG | current (from 12 Dec 2025 listing) | EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Swiss SECO sanctions list, Australian DFAT Consolidated List, Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue |
| WUDI | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO), Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA) |
"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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lantern Ltd | 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
- 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.
- 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. “VARG (IMO 9335094) — sanctions record.” Data as of 21 October 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9335094. Sources: Australian DFAT Consolidated List; Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA); EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Swiss SECO sanctions list.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
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