What flag does Zarya fly?

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

VesselSanctions-listedRussian shadow fleetIMO 9953535

Zarya

Also listed as / former names: NORTH WAY

LNG Tanker
Flag: Panama
First dated designation: 2024-12-24
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
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Is Zarya sanctioned?

Yes. Zarya (IMO 9953535) 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 2024-12-24. It has also been listed under the name NORTH WAY.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

9953535

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-10-15
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

ZARYA (IMO 9953535) 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, ZARYA 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.

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="87308"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="87310" main="true"><name ssid="87311" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>North Way</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="87309">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="87312">IMO number: 9953535</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2024-12-20" publication-date="2024-12-23" effective-date="2024-12-24"/></target>

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MMSI

Not available

Call sign

3E5924

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: 2025-10-15
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

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

Not available

Year built

2024

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-10-15
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>2024</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Not available

Other / former names

NORTH WAY

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 50339

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>50339</uid>
    <lastName>NORTH WAY</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: WHITE FOX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZCO)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>RUSSIA-EO14024</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>42067</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 9953535</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>178296</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <callSign>3E5924</callSign>
      <vesselType>LNG Carrier</vesselType>
      <vesselFlag>Panama</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: NORTH WAY
Programmes / regimes: RUSSIA-EO14024
Identifiers: IMO: 9953535
Linked to (per list): WHITE FOX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZCO
Remarks: (Linked To: WHITE FOX SHIP MANAGEMENT FZCO)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 87308

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="87308"><sanctions-set-id>77993</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="87310" main="true"><name ssid="87311" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>North Way</value></name-part></name></identity><justification ssid="87309">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="87312">IMO number: 9953535</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: North Way
Programmes / regimes: Situation in Ukraine
Listed on: 2024-12-24
Last updated: 2024-12-24
Identifiers: IMO: 9953535
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: 9953535

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID RUS3116

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2025-10-16
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>16/10/2025</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>15/10/2025</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>RUS3116</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>ZARYA</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>
ZARYA (IMO 9953535) 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, ZARYA 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>IMO9953535</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>LNG Tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>2024</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: ZARYA
Programmes / regimes: Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2025-10-15
Last updated: 2025-10-16
Identifiers: IMO: 9953535
Remarks: ZARYA (IMO 9953535) 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, ZARYA 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 (0)

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

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

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