⚓ Sanctioned Vessels

BOLERO (IMO 9412335)

Is BOLERO sanctioned?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, BOLERO (IMO 9412335) is listed by the United Kingdom, the European Union, Switzerland, the United States (OFAC) and Canada.

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.

The European Union listed it on 17 December 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 20 December 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 States (OFAC) listed it on 10 January 2025 under Russia — Executive Order 14024, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).

The United States (OFAC) listed it on 10 January 2025 under Ukraine-/Russia-related — E.O. 13662, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).

Canada listed it on 21 February 2025 under Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act), which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).

It has been under sanction for 689 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
83,747
Built
2010
Current flag
Barbados BB OFAC SDN List
MMSI
314984000
Call sign
8P2492
First sanctioned
Authorities listing
UKEUSwitzerlandUS (OFAC)Canada
Days under sanction
689
Status
Currently listed

Sanctions timeline

  1. UKListed
    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    “NS BORA (IMO 9412335) 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. …”
    UK Sanctions List entry RUS2242 (UK designation)
  2. EUListed
    EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s)
    15th package — Regulation (EU) 2024/3192 (OJ L, 16.12.2024)
    “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 55 (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 87199 (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. US (OFAC)Listed
    Russia — Executive Order 14024
    OFAC SDN List entry 51653 (SDN List)
  5. CanadaListed
    Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act)
    Canadian autonomous sanctions list — Russia / Russie, schedule 1.1, item 252

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
UK The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 port ban — NS BORA (IMO 9412335) 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, NS BORA is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from a place in Russia to a third country. UK Sanctions List entry RUS2242 (UK designation)
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 55 (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 87199 (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)
US (OFAC) Russia — Executive Order 14024 asset freeze — Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) OFAC SDN List entry 51653 (SDN List)
US (OFAC) Ukraine-/Russia-related — E.O. 13662 asset freeze — Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) OFAC SDN List entry 51653 (SDN List)
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 252

Name history

NameKindSource
BOLEROcurrent (from 21 Feb 2025 listing)OFAC SDN List, EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Swiss SECO sanctions list, Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA)
BONDaliasUkraine War & Sanctions catalogue
NS BORAaliasUK 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

FlagKindSource
Barbados currentOFAC SDN List
Gabon 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
JOINT STOCK COMPANY SOVCOMFLOT also designated Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) Russia 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. “BOLERO (IMO 9412335) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9412335. Sources: Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Swiss SECO sanctions list; OFAC SDN List; Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA); ofac_sdn,eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ch_seco,ca_sema.

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.