Reviews & Ratings for the Lipetsk

In a significant move, the tanker 'NS Leader' has changed its course while navigating the Alboran Sea due to new sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury. These sanctions took effect on February 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. Washington time, prompting the vessel to reduce its speed by half and modify its destination on the Automatic Identification System (AIS) to 'for orders.' Originally, the tanker was scheduled to deliver its cargo within ten days, headed towards Primorsk. The Liberia-registered 'NS Leader' is owned by NS Leader Shipping Inc., which faces sanctions as authorities allege that the ultimate ownership of the tanker lies within the Russian Federation. This claim is linked to the Russian state-owned shipping giant Sovcomflot. Notably, the 'NS Leader' has been implicated in violating the $60 price cap on oil, notably transporting a Russian oil consignment in November 2023 that was sold in the UAE for over $80 per barrel.