The sanctions listing names Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Cortex fly?

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

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleetIMO 9291250

Cortex

Also listed as / former names: Line

Oil Tanker
Flag: Comoros
First dated designation: 2024-12-24
Listed by UK Sanctions List
0 list events tracked

Is Cortex sanctioned?

Yes. Cortex (IMO 9291250) is currently designated on UK Sanctions List under Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2024-12-24. It has also been listed under the name Line.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9291250

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-05-20
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

IMO 9291250 (“CORTEX”) 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, CORTEX is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.

MMSI

Not available

Call sign

Not available

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: 2025-05-20
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>

Flag

Comoros

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-05-20
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Comoros</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>

Tonnage

Not available

Year built

2005

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-05-20
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>2005</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-05-20
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentOwnerOperator>Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS </CurrentOwnerOperator>

Other / former names

Line

Particulars are as stated by the listing authorities and may be outdated; vessels are frequently renamed and reflagged.

Sanctions listings (2)

Consolidated entry →

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS2642

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-05-20
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>20/05/2025</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>20/05/2025</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS2642</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>CORTEX</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 9291250 (“CORTEX”) 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, CORTEX is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country. 
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9291250</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS </CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Comoros</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>Oil Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2005</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: CORTEX
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-05-20
Last updated: 2025-05-20
Identifiers: IMO: 9291250
Remarks: IMO 9291250 (“CORTEX”) 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, CORTEX 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")

SECO (Switzerland)No longer listedID 87287

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2026-05-22
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<target ssid="87287"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="87289" main="true"><name ssid="87290" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Line</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="87288">Transport crude oil or petroleum products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)</justification><other-information ssid="87291">IMO number: 9291250</other-information></object><modification modification-type="de-listed" enactment-date="2026-05-21" publication-date="2026-05-22" effective-date="2026-05-22"/><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2024-12-20" publication-date="2024-12-23" effective-date="2024-12-24"><added><target ssid="87287"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="87289" main="true"><name ssid="87290" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Line</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="87288">Transport crude oil or petroleum products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33)</justification><other-information ssid="87291">IMO number: 9291250</other-information></object></target></added></modification></target>

Name on list: Line
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2024-12-24
Last updated: 2026-05-22
Identifiers: IMO: 9291250
Remarks: Transport crude oil or petroleum products that originate in Russia or are exported from Russia while practicing irregular and high-risk shipping practices as set out in the International Maritime Organisation General Assembly resolution A.1192(33) IMO number: 9291250

Linked parties (1)

Listed owner / operator (1)

Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi ASSanctions-listed party · eu, seco
Source
Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source
Source
UK Sanctions List
Retrieved
2026-09-29
Source date
2025-05-20
Extractor
sanctions-group/1
Raw evidence
```
<CurrentOwnerOperator>Cape Gemi Isletmeciligi AS </CurrentOwnerOperator>
```

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

Inclusion on a sanctions list is an administrative designation by the listing authority. Vessel particulars, names and ownership may have changed since designation. This page is informational and not a legal or compliance determination.