The sanctions listing names HS Nellis Ltd as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Sahara fly?

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

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleetIMO 9322267

Sahara

Also listed as / former names: NELLIS

Chemical/Oil Tanker
Flag: Liberia
First dated designation: 2025-09-12
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List
0 list events tracked

Is Sahara sanctioned?

Yes. Sahara (IMO 9322267) is currently designated on OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List under RUSSIA-EO14024, Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2025-09-12. It has also been listed under the name NELLIS.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9322267

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

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

Raw evidence

IMO 9322267 (SAHARA) 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, SAHARA 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: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<idNumber>IMO 9322267</idNumber>

MMSI

636022550

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>636022550</idNumber>

Call sign

5LJI8

Vessel type

Chemical/Oil Tanker

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

Liberia

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>Liberia</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

Not available

Year built

Not available

Listed owner / operator

HS Nellis Ltd

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

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

Raw evidence

<CurrentOwnerOperator>HS Nellis Ltd</CurrentOwnerOperator>

Other / former names

NELLIS

Particulars are as stated by the listing authorities and may be outdated; vessels are frequently renamed and reflagged.

Sanctions listings (2)

Consolidated entry →

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 47223

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>47223</uid>
    <lastName>NELLIS</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: HENNESEA HOLDINGS LIMITED)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>RUSSIA-EO14024</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>37465</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9322267</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>37466</uid>
        <idType>MMSI</idType>
        <idNumber>636022550</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>176367</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>5LJI8</callSign>
      <vesselType>Chemical/Oil Tanker</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Liberia</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: NELLIS
Programmes / regimes: RUSSIA-EO14024
Identifiers: IMO: 9322267
Linked to (per list): HENNESEA HOLDINGS LIMITED
Remarks: (Linked To: HENNESEA HOLDINGS LIMITED)

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS2975

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-09-12
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>12/09/2025</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>12/09/2025</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS2975</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>SAHARA </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 9322267 (SAHARA) 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, SAHARA is involved in carrying oil or oil products that originated in Russia from Russia to a third country.
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>IMO9322267</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>HS Nellis Ltd</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: SAHARA
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-09-12
Last updated: 2025-09-12
Identifiers: IMO: 9322267
Remarks: IMO 9322267 (SAHARA) 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, SAHARA 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 (0)

No owner, operator or linked party could be resolved from the lists.

Timeline

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