Estonian Defence Forces has detailed vessel Kiwala (IMO 9332810), crude oil tanker, Voff Rohuneeme and vessel has anchored in Muuga Bay. The authorities claim it stateless & under sanctions and they have detained the vessel to verify documents/legal status.
Vessel registered owner is said to be Tirad Shipping Incorporation, Mauritius and being managed by Oceanix Management FZE, UAE.
The vessel has been sanctioned by HM Treasury on 17 Oct 2024, EU on 25 Feb 2025, Canada on 21 Feb 2025 and Switzerland on 04 Mar 2025. The sanction imposed is related to Russia.
Vessel last flag was Djibouti and had called Indian port Jamnagar in March 2025 before transiting the Suez Canal.