The sanctions listing names Kylo Shipping Inc as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Kylo fly?

Cook Islands at the time of listing. Sanctioned vessels are frequently reflagged.

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleet Iranian shadow fleetIMO 9189146

Kylo

Also listed as / former names: MEMPHIS

Oil Tanker
Flag: Cook Islands
First dated designation: 2025-06-17
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
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Is Kylo sanctioned?

Yes. Kylo (IMO 9189146) is currently designated on OFAC SDN (US), SECO (Switzerland), UK Sanctions List under IRAN-EO13902, Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Situation in Ukraine. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2025-06-17. It has also been listed under the name MEMPHIS.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9189146

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: Swiss SECO Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-12-13
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<target ssid="98425"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="98427" main="true"><name ssid="98428" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Kylo</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="98426">Transport crude oil or petroleum products or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).</justification><other-information ssid="98429">IMO number: 9189146</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2025-12-12" publication-date="2025-12-12" effective-date="2025-12-13"/></target>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

IMO 9189146 (“KYLO”) 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, KYLO is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.

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MMSI

620800028

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<idNumber>620800028</idNumber>

Call sign

D6A4028

Vessel type

Oil Tanker

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<vesselType>Crude Oil Tanker</vesselType>

Flag

Cook Islands

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Cook Islands</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<vesselFlag>Comoros</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

Not available

Year built

2001

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>2001</YearBuilt>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<idNumber>2001</idNumber>

Listed owner / operator

Kylo Shipping Inc

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentOwnerOperator>Kylo Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>

Other / former names

MEMPHIS

Particulars are as stated by the listing authorities and may be outdated; vessels are frequently renamed and reflagged.

Sanctions listings (3)

Consolidated entry →

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 54916

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC SDN (US)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: ofac-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<sdnEntry>
    <uid>54916</uid>
    <lastName>KYLO</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: KYLO SHIPPING INC.)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>IRAN-EO13902</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>48753</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9189146</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>48754</uid>
        <idType>MMSI</idType>
        <idNumber>620800028</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>191473</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Year of Build</idType>
        <idNumber>2001</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <akaList>
      <aka>
        <uid>85431</uid>
        <type>a.k.a.</type>
        <category>strong</category>
        <lastName>MEMPHIS</lastName>
      </aka>
    </akaList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>D6A4028</callSign>
      <vesselType>Crude Oil Tanker</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Comoros</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: KYLO
Programmes / regimes: IRAN-EO13902
Aliases: MEMPHIS
Identifiers: IMO: 9189146
Linked to (per list): KYLO SHIPPING INC.
Remarks: (Linked To: KYLO SHIPPING INC.)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 98425

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-12-13
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<target ssid="98425"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="98427" main="true"><name ssid="98428" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Kylo</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="98426">Transport crude oil or petroleum products or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33).</justification><other-information ssid="98429">IMO number: 9189146</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2025-12-12" publication-date="2025-12-12" effective-date="2025-12-13"/></target>

Name on list: Kylo
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2025-12-13
Last updated: 2025-12-13
Identifiers: IMO: 9189146
Remarks: Transport crude oil or petroleum products or mineral products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia and practice irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33). IMO number: 9189146

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS2732

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-06-17
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>17/06/2025</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>17/06/2025</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS2732</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>KYLO</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary Name</NameType>
      </Name>
    </Names>
    <RegimeName>The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019</RegimeName>
    <IndividualEntityShip>Ship</IndividualEntityShip>
    <DesignationSource>UK</DesignationSource>
    <SanctionsImposed>Shipping sanctions: (see "Other information")</SanctionsImposed>
    <SanctionsImposedIndicators>
      <AssetFreeze>false</AssetFreeze>
      <ArmsEmbargo>false</ArmsEmbargo>
      <TargetedArmsEmbargo>false</TargetedArmsEmbargo>
      <CharteringOfShips>false</CharteringOfShips>
      <ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>false</ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>
      <CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>false</CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <Deflag>false</Deflag>
      <PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>false</PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>
      <ProhibitionOfPortEntry>false</ProhibitionOfPortEntry>
      <TravelBan>false</TravelBan>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>false</TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>
      <TrustServicesSanctions>false</TrustServicesSanctions>
      <DirectorDisqualificationSanction>false</DirectorDisqualificationSanction>
    </SanctionsImposedIndicators>
    <OtherInformation>Shipping sanctions: a specified ship is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot cause it to enter a port in the UK, may have its registration on the UK Ship Register terminated, and a master or pilot of a specified ship may be given a port barring direction, a detention direction, and a port entry direction or a movement direction.
</OtherInformation>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
IMO 9189146 (“KYLO”) 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, KYLO is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9189146</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Kylo Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Cook Islands</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2001</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: KYLO
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-06-17
Last updated: 2025-06-17
Identifiers: IMO: 9189146
Remarks: IMO 9189146 (“KYLO”) 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, KYLO is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. Shipping sanctions: a specified ship is prohibited from being provided with access to or having its master or pilot cause it to enter a port in the UK, may have its registration on the UK Ship Register terminated, and a master or pilot of a specified ship may be given a port barring direction, a detention direction, and a port entry direction or a movement direction. Sanctions imposed: Shipping sanctions: (see "Other information")

Linked parties (1)

Listed owner / operator (1)

Kylo Shipping Inc.Sanctions-listed party · ofac
Source
Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source
Source
UK Sanctions List
Retrieved
2026-09-29
Source date
2025-06-17
Extractor
sanctions-group/1
Raw evidence
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<CurrentOwnerOperator>Kylo Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>
```

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