⚓ Sanctioned Vessels

VIKTOR BAKAEV (IMO 9610810)

Is VIKTOR BAKAEV sanctioned?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, VIKTOR BAKAEV (IMO 9610810) 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 1 December 2023 under Russia — Executive Order 14024, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).

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).

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 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 1,010 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
66,855
Built
2013
Current flag
Russia RU UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
MMSI
636015565
Call sign
D5BN6
First sanctioned
Authorities listing
US (OFAC)UKCanadaEUSwitzerlandNew ZealandAustralia
Days under sanction
1,010
Status
Currently listed

Sanctions timeline

  1. US (OFAC)Listed
    Russia — Executive Order 14024
    OFAC SDN List entry 46611 (SDN List)
  2. UKListed
    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    “IMO 9610810 (“VIKTOR BAKAEV”) 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 RUS2353 (UK designation)
  3. CanadaListed
    Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act)
    Canadian autonomous sanctions list — Russia / Russie, schedule 1.1, item 285
  4. EUListed
    EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s)
    16th 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.”
    Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 142 (consolidated 20260724)
  5. 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
    “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.”
    SECO sanctions list entry 90234 (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)
  6. New ZealandListed
    New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022
    New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register entry SHP-16
  7. AustraliaListed
    Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026
    Australian Consolidated List reference 8622 (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) Russia — Executive Order 14024 asset freeze — Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) OFAC SDN List entry 46611 (SDN List)
UK The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 port ban — IMO 9610810 (“VIKTOR BAKAEV”) 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, VIKTOR BAKAEV is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. UK Sanctions List entry RUS2353 (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 285
EU EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s) port ban — 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. Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, entry 142 (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 — 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. SECO sanctions list entry 90234 (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)
New Zealand New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022 port ban — Not stated in the list entry New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register entry SHP-16
Australia Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026 port ban — Not stated in the list entry Australian Consolidated List reference 8622 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026)

Name history

NameKindSource
VIKTOR BAKAEVcurrent (from 24 Feb 2026 listing)OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO), EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Swiss SECO sanctions list, Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA), Australian DFAT Consolidated List, NZ Russia Sanctions Register, Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue
42aliasNZ Russia Sanctions Register

"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
Russia currentUK Sanctions List (FCDO)
Liberia formerOFAC SDN List, 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

CompanyRelationshipJurisdictionConfidenceSource
SOUTH FLEET LTD Owner / operator (as stated by UK FCDO) not stated name match UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
Sovcomflot Owner / operator (as stated by UK FCDO) not stated name match UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
Streymoy Shipping Limited also designated Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) United Arab Emirates stated link OFAC SDN List
Streymoy Shipping 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.

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. “VIKTOR BAKAEV (IMO 9610810) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9610810. Sources: Ukraine War & Sanctions catalogue; 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; ofac_sdn,uk_sanctions_list,eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ch_seco,ca_sema,au_dfat,nz_mfat,ua_war_sanctions.

Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.

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