January 23, 2026
Sanctioned Russian “shadow fleet” tanker Progress loses control, goes adrift in Mediterranean
The oil tanker Progress (IMO: 9306627), which is under sanctions for transporting Russian crude, has lost control off the coast of Algeria and is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea, according to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg
TL;DR
- The oil tanker Progress (IMO: 9306627) is under sanctions for transporting Russian crude.
- The tanker has lost control off the coast of Algeria and is drifting in the Mediterranean Sea.
- It was carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of Russian Urals crude.
- Its navigational status changed to "Not under command" early Thursday, suggesting mechanical issues.
- The tanker is managed by Legacy Marine LLC, based in St. Petersburg.
- The vessel has been under EU and UK sanctions since 2025 and has changed its name twice.
- It recently switched to the Russian flag and was entered into the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping in November.