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The AKOYA GAS was recently observed transiting the Bab el Mandeb on July 27, 2026, at 18:33 UTC. The vessel is a chemical/oil tanker operating under the flag of Tanzania with IMO number 9142150.
The vessel is currently subject to sanctions under the U.S. Treasury OFAC IRAN-EO13846 program, having been first designated on April 1, 2026.
Strait Up Maritime, observing from open AIS broadcasts and IMO-anchored vessel records, has noted several recent changes to the vessel's history. On June 18, 2026, the vessel underwent a series of name, flag, and ownership changes. The vessel's name changed from 'Gas Allure' to 'AKOYA GAS', following a previous change from 'Brussels' to 'Gas Allure'. During this period, the vessel's flag transitioned through several jurisdictions, including Belgium, Hong Kong, China, and Panama, before arriving at its current Tanzanian registration.
Additionally, ownership records indicate a change on June 18, 2026, from EXMAR SHIPPING BV to NANIWA SUNRISE MARITIME SA, as well as a record of 'RPTD SOLD UNDISCLOSED INTEREST'.
Source: vessel record from public sanctions lists published by the issuing government authorities cited above; transit and change observations by Strait Up Maritime from open AIS broadcasts. Verify the listing against the issuing authority's official notice before relying on it for compliance.
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