⚓ Sanctioned Vessels

VALERA (IMO 9630004)

Is VALERA sanctioned?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, VALERA (IMO 9630004) is listed by the United Kingdom, the United States (OFAC), Canada, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand.

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 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).

The European Union listed it on 20 July 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 11 August 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.

Australia listed it on 3 December 2025 under Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.

New Zealand listed it on 20 February 2026 under New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.

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
LNG Carrier
Deadweight
—
Gross tonnage
113,876
Built
2014
Current flag
Barbados BB OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
MMSI
314928000
Call sign
8P2422
First sanctioned
Authorities listing
UKUS (OFAC)CanadaEUSwitzerlandAustraliaNew Zealand
Days under sanction
689
Status
Currently listed

Sanctions timeline

  1. UKListed
    The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
    “VELIKIY NOVGOROD (IMO 9630004) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, VELIKIY NOVGOROD is involved in carrying a good from a place …”
    UK Sanctions List entry RUS2246 (UK designation)
  2. US (OFAC)Listed
    Russia — Executive Order 14024
    OFAC SDN List entry 51711 (SDN List)
  3. CanadaListed
    Canada — Russia / Russie sanctions (Special Economic Measures Act)
    Canadian autonomous sanctions list — Russia / Russie, schedule 1.1, item 286
  4. EUListed
    EU — Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII (vessel list, Article 3s)
    18th package — Regulation (EU) 2025/1494 (OJ L, 18.7.2025)
    “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 359 (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 95624 (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. AustraliaListed
    Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026
    “Designated as a sanctioned vessel in the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Designation 2025”
    Australian Consolidated List reference 8435 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2025)
  7. New ZealandListed
    New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022
    New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register entry SHP-191

Current listings

AuthorityProgram / legal basisMeasureListedRemovedAuthority's stated reasonSource
UK The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 port ban — VELIKIY NOVGOROD (IMO 9630004) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, VELIKIY NOVGOROD is involved in carrying a good from a place in Russia to a third country that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity,… UK Sanctions List entry RUS2246 (UK designation)
US (OFAC) Russia — Executive Order 14024 asset freeze — Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) OFAC SDN List entry 51711 (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 51711 (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 286
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 359 (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 95624 (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)
Australia Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026 port ban — Designated as a sanctioned vessel in the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Designation 2025 Australian Consolidated List reference 8435 (Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2025)
New Zealand New Zealand — Russia Sanctions Act 2022 port ban — Not stated in the list entry New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register entry SHP-191

Name history

NameKindSource
VALERAcurrent (from 20 Feb 2026 listing)EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII, Swiss SECO sanctions list, Australian DFAT Consolidated List, NZ Russia Sanctions Register
42aliasNZ Russia Sanctions Register
VELIKIY NOVGORODaliasOFAC SDN List, 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

FlagKindSource
Barbados currentOFAC 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
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. “VALERA (IMO 9630004) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/9630004. Sources: UK Sanctions List (FCDO); OFAC SDN List; Canadian autonomous sanctions list (SEMA); EU Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Swiss SECO sanctions list; Australian DFAT Consolidated List; NZ Russia Sanctions Register; eu_reg_833_annex_xlii,ch_seco,au_dfat,nz_mfat; ofac_sdn,uk_sanctions_list,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.