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The LPG Tanker WHITE SHARK most recently transited the Strait of Hormuz on September 2, 2026, at 21:36 UTC. The vessel, which operates under the flag of San Marino and carries IMO number 9155626, is currently subject to sanctions.
The vessel is listed under the U.S. Treasury OFAC IRAN-EO13846 sanctions program, having been first designated on April 1, 2026.
According to observations by Strait Up Maritime from open AIS broadcasts and IMO-anchored vessel records, the vessel has completed several recent chokepoint and port transits. Following the Hormuz transit, the vessel was recorded at port_IQKAZ on September 3, 2026, and port_IQUQR on September 3, 2026. Previous recorded movements include multiple transits at port_IRLVP on August 16, August 20, August 25, and August 29, 2026.
Recent vessel history changes have been identified as compliance signals. On July 15, 2026, both the owner and ship manager changed from ALBA SHIPPING CO to "RPTD SOLD UNDISCLOSED INTEREST." Additionally, on June 15, 2026, the vessel underwent several changes, including a name change from ROYAL A to WHITE SHARK, a series of flag changes involving Barbados, Panama, St.Kitts and Nevis, and San Marino, and a change in owner from MARS OCEANWAY INC to ALBA SHIPPING CO.
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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