Recent reporting indicates that three tankers flying the Liberian flag, which the United States government has added to its updated sanctions list, were involved in the delivery of Russian oil to India. The information was provided by Reuters, drawing on data from LSEG and Kpler. The vessels involved—Kazan, Ligovsky Prospect, and NS Century—are among those restricted under the latest measures, and they reportedly discharged Sokol oil in September. A second voyage was completed by two of the same ships in October, underscoring ongoing activity within the tightened framework of sanctions enforcements.
In the latest update, it was stated that NS Century is en route to Vadinar, India, with the shipment scheduled for delivery on November 25. This trajectory illustrates how sanctioned Russian oil assets have continued to move in the market despite enforcement efforts and public notices of restrictions. The news also noted that the United States had recently expanded its restriction list to include three Liberian-flagged oil carriers that were allegedly transporting Russian crude and subsequently sold for more than sixty dollars per barrel.
The sanctions list extends beyond shipping assets to include several entities such as ABS Electrical Engineering, Esset Automation, Esset Electro, Dominion Nikolsky, and other related firms. These additions reflect a broader strategy to constrain the flow of Russian energy resources and related services by targeting a range of intermediaries that support the oil trade.
Observers highlight the continuing impact of US sanctions on Arctic LNG-2 and related projects, noting that the evolving enforcement landscape affects not only direct producers and carriers but also associated supply chains and end users in markets that import Russian energy. The unfolding developments suggest a careful balancing act for buyers, traders, and regulators as markets respond to the layered structure of sanctions while still seeking reliable energy supplies. [Source attribution: Reuters reporting with data from LSEG and Kpler]