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

What flag does Breez fly?

Palau at the time of listing. Sanctioned vessels are frequently reflagged.

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleet Iranian shadow fleetIMO 9247778

Breez

Also listed as / former names: IRIS

Oil Tanker
Flag: Palau
First dated designation: 2026-01-13
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
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Is Breez sanctioned?

Yes. Breez (IMO 9247778) 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 2026-01-13. It has also been listed under the name IRIS.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9247778

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-02-24
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9247778 (‘BREEZ’) is, has been or is likely to be 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, 9247778 is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: Swiss SECO Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-01-13
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<target ssid="101314"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="101316" main="true"><name ssid="101317" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Breez</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="101315">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="101318">IMO number: 9247778</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-01-12" publication-date="2026-01-13" effective-date="2026-01-13"/></target>

+1 more

MMSI

511100321

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>511100321</idNumber>

Call sign

T8A3438

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: 2026-02-24
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

Palau

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>Palau</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

47,038 GRT

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-02-24
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TonnageOfShip>47038</TonnageOfShip>

Year built

2002

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-02-24
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>2002</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>2002</idNumber>

Listed owner / operator

Meuse Shipping Inc

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-02-24
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentOwnerOperator>Meuse Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>

Other / former names

IRIS

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 54889

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>54889</uid>
    <lastName>IRIS</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: MEUSE SHIPPING INC.)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>IRAN-EO13902</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>48746</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9247778</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>48747</uid>
        <idType>MMSI</idType>
        <idNumber>511100321</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>191461</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Year of Build</idType>
        <idNumber>2002</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>T8A3438</callSign>
      <vesselType>Crude Oil Tanker</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Palau</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: IRIS
Programmes / regimes: IRAN-EO13902
Identifiers: IMO: 9247778
Linked to (per list): MEUSE SHIPPING INC.
Remarks: (Linked To: MEUSE SHIPPING INC.)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 101314

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-01-13
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<target ssid="101314"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="101316" main="true"><name ssid="101317" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Breez</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="101315">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="101318">IMO number: 9247778</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2026-01-12" publication-date="2026-01-13" effective-date="2026-01-13"/></target>

Name on list: Breez
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2026-01-13
Last updated: 2026-01-13
Identifiers: IMO: 9247778
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: 9247778

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS3343

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-02-24
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>24/02/2026</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>24/02/2026</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS3343</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>BREEZ</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>
The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9247778 (‘BREEZ’) is, has been or is likely to be 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, 9247778 is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9247778</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Meuse Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>47038</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2002</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: BREEZ
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2026-02-24
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Identifiers: IMO: 9247778
Remarks: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9247778 (‘BREEZ’) is, has been or is likely to be 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, 9247778 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)

Meuse 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
2026-02-24
Extractor
sanctions-group/1
Raw evidence
```
<CurrentOwnerOperator>Meuse Shipping Inc</CurrentOwnerOperator>
```

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