Danshui Vessel Reviews and Specifications

Recent investigations have uncovered evidence of sanctioned Russian oil being transshipped in the Gulf of Oman, aimed for delivery to the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery located in Punjab. This refinery is co-owned by Mittal Energy, making the context even more critical. The operation involved four sanctioned tankers that loaded their cargo in Murmansk: the 'Belgorod' (IMO: 9412359), 'Danshui', 'Dignity' (IMO: 9283241), and 'Primorye' (IMO: 9421960). Each of these vessels faces sanctions imposed by the USA (OFAC), UK (OFSI), and the EU. The oil was transferred to the vessel 'Samadha' (IMO: 9286281), which is owned by the Seychelles-registered company Erika Freight Ltd. This company is known for utilizing an address linked to numerous dark fleet vessels. The ship-to-ship (STS) transfer occurred approximately 40 nautical miles due east of Sohar, beyond Omani territorial waters. Significantly, as the four tankers navigated toward the Gulf of Oman, they disabled their AIS transponders. In a deceptive maneuver, the 'Samadha' broadcast a falsified AIS signal, indicating a circular journey from India to Oman, allegedly avoiding contact with the Russian vessels. The combined value of the oil transported between July and September has been estimated at a staggering $280 million. While the OFSI officially sanctioned the 'Samadha' on October 15, 2025, the vessel had already been blacklisted by the EU on July 20. However, at this time, it remains unsanctioned by OFAC, raising questions about its ongoing operations. Sanctions databases previously linked the 'Samadha' to what is now the NorthStandard P&I Association, although the clarity of its post-sanctions insurance ties is unclear. Following its transfer, the 'Samadha' delivered the oil at Mundra, situated on the Gujarati coast. This location is pivotal as it serves as the start of a 625-mile pipeline that leads directly to the Guru Gobind Singh Refinery, a joint venture between state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Company and Mittal Energy Ltd. Lakshmi Mittal, the executive chairman of Arcelor Mittal, has recently announced plans to relinquish his UK residency for tax considerations. Notably, Arcelor Mittal holds significant investments in steel and mining across both the EU and the UK. Recent AIS data has placed the 'Samadha' off the coast of Russia's Kola Peninsula, suggesting a return trip to Murmansk. For further details and visuals, see the original findings at: [TankerTrackers](https://x.com/TankerTrackers/status/1983452592362434679).