The sanctions listing names Zulu Ships Management as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Briont fly?

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

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleet Iranian shadow fleetIMO 9252955

Briont

Oil Tanker
Flag: Panama
First dated designation: 2025-12-13
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
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Is Briont sanctioned?

Yes. Briont (IMO 9252955) 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 2025-12-13.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9252955

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 9252955 (‘BRIONT’) 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, 9252955 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: 2025-12-13
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<target ssid="99283"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="99285" main="true"><name ssid="99286" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Briont</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="99284">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="99353">IMO number: 9252955</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2025-12-12" publication-date="2025-12-12" effective-date="2025-12-13"/></target>

+1 more

MMSI

352002147

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>352002147</idNumber>

Call sign

3E3821

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>Chemical/Oil Tanker</vesselType>

Flag

Panama

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>Panama</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

71,498 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>71498</TonnageOfShip>

Year built

2003

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>2003</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>2003</idNumber>

Listed owner / operator

Zulu Ships Management

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>Zulu Ships Management</CurrentOwnerOperator>

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 54811

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>54811</uid>
    <lastName>BRIONT</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>IRAN-EO13902</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>48578</uid>
        <idType>MMSI</idType>
        <idNumber>352002147</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>48580</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9252955</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>191399</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Year of Build</idType>
        <idNumber>2003</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>3E3821</callSign>
      <vesselType>Chemical/Oil Tanker</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Panama</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: BRIONT
Programmes / regimes: IRAN-EO13902
Identifiers: IMO: 9252955
Linked to (per list): THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C
Remarks: (Linked To: THE ZULU SHIPS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION - SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP L.L.C)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 99283

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="99283"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="99285" main="true"><name ssid="99286" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Briont</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="99284">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="99353">IMO number: 9252955</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: Briont
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2025-12-13
Last updated: 2025-12-13
Identifiers: IMO: 9252955
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: 9252955

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS3342

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>RUS3342</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>BRIONT</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 9252955 (‘BRIONT’) 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, 9252955 is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9252955</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Zulu Ships Management</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>71498</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2003</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: BRIONT
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2026-02-24
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Identifiers: IMO: 9252955
Remarks: The Secretary of State has reasonable grounds to suspect that IMO 9252955 (‘BRIONT’) 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, 9252955 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)

Zulu Ships ManagementSanctions-listed party · eu
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>Zulu Ships Management</CurrentOwnerOperator>
```

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