Sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Louise 1 attacked near Strait of Hormuz, months after being targeted by Ukraine in the Black Sea
The Panama-flagged “ shadow fleet ” tanker Louise 1 ( IMO 9290323), which Ukraine has placed under sanctions for transporting Russian oil, was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Oct. 29. Explosions sparked a fire aboard the vessel. The Louise 1 had previously been targeted by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea in July 2026. The attack occurred about 25 nautical miles (46 kilometers)…
The Panama-flagged tanker Louise 1, flagged under the Panama jurisdiction and carrying Russian oil, was targeted near the Strait of Hormuz on October 29. The attack, which ignited a fire in the engine room, forced the tanker to halt its journey. No injuries were reported among the 27 crew members, all of whom were Indian nationals.
The cause of the attack remains unknown, with no group claiming responsibility. Louise 1, a Suezmax-class tanker built in 2004, has been flagged under Panama and is owned by Aquarius Maritime Ventures SA, operated by UAE-registered PRY Shipping LLC, and managed by India's Anagha Ship Management. The tanker has been flagged under numerous Russian ports since 2020, with 36 calls recorded in Starboard Maritime Intelligence.
Ukraine sanctioned Louise 1 in February 2026 for its role in transporting Russian oil. Louise 1 has also been involved in multiple ship-to-ship transfers carrying Iranian oil. In July 2026, Ukrainian naval drones attacked the tanker in the Black Sea, causing no injuries.
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