The sanctions listing names Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Pioneer fly?

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

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleetIMO 9256602

Pioneer

LNG Tanker
Flag: Palau
First dated designation: 2024-09-26
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
0 list events tracked

Is Pioneer sanctioned?

Yes. Pioneer (IMO 9256602) is currently designated on OFAC SDN (US), SECO (Switzerland), UK Sanctions List under RUSSIA-EO14024, Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Situation in Ukraine. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2024-09-26.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9256602

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: Swiss SECO Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-12-24
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<target ssid="86246"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="86248" main="true"><name ssid="86249" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Pioneer</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="86247">Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.</justification><other-information ssid="86250">IMO number: 9256602</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2024-12-20" publication-date="2024-12-23" effective-date="2024-12-24"/></target>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

PIONEER (IMO 9256602) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, PIONEER is involved in carrying a good from a place in Russia to a third country that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine.

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MMSI

Not available

Call sign

T8A4750

Vessel type

LNG Tanker

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TypeOfShip>LNG 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>LNG Carrier</vesselType>

Flag

Palau

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Palau</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>Republic of Palau</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

93,786 GRT

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TonnageOfShip>93786</TonnageOfShip>

Year built

2005

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>2005</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentOwnerOperator>Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD</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 50525

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>50525</uid>
    <lastName>PIONEER</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: OCEAN SPEEDSTAR SOLUTIONS OPC PRIVATE LIMITED)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>RUSSIA-EO14024</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>42343</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9256602</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>178706</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>T8A4750</callSign>
      <vesselType>LNG Carrier</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Republic of Palau</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: PIONEER
Programmes / regimes: RUSSIA-EO14024
Identifiers: IMO: 9256602
Linked to (per list): OCEAN SPEEDSTAR SOLUTIONS OPC PRIVATE LIMITED
Remarks: (Linked To: OCEAN SPEEDSTAR SOLUTIONS OPC PRIVATE LIMITED)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 86246

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-12-24
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<target ssid="86246"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="86248" main="true"><name ssid="86249" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Pioneer</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="86247">Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure.</justification><other-information ssid="86250">IMO number: 9256602</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2024-12-20" publication-date="2024-12-23" effective-date="2024-12-24"/></target>

Name on list: Pioneer
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2024-12-24
Last updated: 2024-12-24
Identifiers: IMO: 9256602
Remarks: Are operated in such a way as to contribute or support actions or policies for the exploitation, development or expansion of the energy sector in Russia, including energy infrastructure. IMO number: 9256602

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS2217

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2024-09-26
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>26/09/2024</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>26/09/2024</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS2217</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>PIONEER</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>
PIONEER (IMO 9256602) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, PIONEER is involved in carrying a good from a place in Russia to a third country that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9256602</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Palau</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>LNG Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>93786</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2005</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: PIONEER
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2024-09-26
Last updated: 2024-09-26
Identifiers: IMO: 9256602
Remarks: PIONEER (IMO 9256602) is involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilise Ukraine or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Namely, PIONEER is involved in carrying a good from a place in Russia to a third country that could contribute to destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. 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)

Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTDSanctions-listed party · uk
Source
Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source
Source
UK Sanctions List
Retrieved
2026-09-29
Source date
2024-09-26
Extractor
sanctions-group/1
Raw evidence
```
<CurrentOwnerOperator>Ocean Speedstar Solutions OPC PVT LTD</CurrentOwnerOperator>
```

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

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