GRIF appears on the EU list of designated vessels, the UK Sanctions List and the Canadian autonomous sanctions list under Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII), Russia. Verify in the Official Journal (EUR-Lex).
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GRIF
Oil tanker · Cameroon · built 2007 · AIS Class A
In short
GRIF (Oil tanker, Cameroon flag) was last seen on AIS on , under way at 12.9 kn, near Port Dickson (Strait of Malacca). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. It appears on 3 sanctions lists (details below).
- Vessel type
- Oil tanker
- Flag
- Cameroon
- Year built
- 2007
- Gross tonnage
- 29,266
- Size (length × beam)
- 183 m × 32 m
- Registered owner
- —
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Last reported position
received- Position
- 2.3684° N, 101.7635° E
- Area
- Strait of Malacca
- StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?
- Under way using engine
- Speed
- 12.9 kn
- Course
- 314°
- Heading
- 314°
Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.
Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.
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- Name
- GRIF
- IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?
- 9332028
- MMSIWhat is an MMSI?
- 613467601
- Call signWhat is a call sign?
- TJM6W
- Flag
- Cameroon
- AIS ship type
- Tanker
- Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight
- 29,266
- Deadweight (DWT)
- Source: Wikidata, record Q58364397. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.47,128 t
- Length overall
- 183.2 m
- Beam
- 32.2 m
- Year built
- 2007
CameroonA tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.
Ownership & management
Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.
- Operator
- Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026Thome Ship Management(not linked to a company record)Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.6 · retrieved Jun 8, 2026
- Owner or operator (sanctions listing)
- Kalinga Shipmanagement OPC Pvt(not linked to a company record)Source: UK Sanctions List (FCDO) · reported · confidence 0.7 · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Builder
- Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Timeline
Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Listed on the Canadian autonomous sanctions list (Russia) | Canada Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List (SEMA/JVCFOA) | |
| Listed on the UK Sanctions List (Russia) | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | |
| Former name: Niblo | EU designated vessels (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Reg. 2017/1509 Annex XIV) | |
| Listed on the EU designated vessels (Official Journal) (Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII)) | EU designated vessels (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Reg. 2017/1509 Annex XIV) | |
| Port State Control inspection at STATEN ISLAND, New York | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Port State Control inspection at Port Arthur, Texas | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Port State Control inspection at Lake Charles, Louisiana | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) | |
| Port State Control inspection at Christiansted, Virgin Islands | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Port State Control inspection at San Pedro, California | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Inspection at TEXAS CITY, Texas | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Port State Control inspection at TEXAS CITY, Texas | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Port State Control inspection at San Juan, Puerto Rico | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections | |
| Port State Control inspection at San Juan, Puerto Rico | USCG PSIX / CGMIX inspections |
Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.
Former and other names
Names attested for this ship other than its current name.
| Name | Evidence | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niblo | Former name | May 21, 2025 | EU designated vessels (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII; Reg. 2017/1509 Annex XIV) |
A sanctions list's date is the earliest date the list shows the name, not when the ship took it. A name on a list is shown as a former name only where AIS shows the ship using another name after that date; otherwise it is listed as a name the list uses. AIS name changes are dated when Voydar saw them.
Source: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509, Annex XIV (Official Journal of the European Union); list compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority. Licence: EU legislation (Official Journal): reuse "for commercial or non-commercial purposes" (Decision 2011/833/EU); facts.
Safety & inspections
| Date | Type | Port | Findings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Vessel InspectionPSC | STATEN ISLAND, New York | clean |
| May 28, 2021 | Vessel InspectionPSC | Port Arthur, Texas | clean |
| May 3, 2021 | Vessel InspectionPSC | Lake Charles, Louisiana | clean |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Vessel InspectionPSC | Christiansted, Virgin Islands | clean |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Vessel InspectionPSC | San Pedro, California | clean |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Boarding | TEXAS CITY, Texas | clean |
| May 27, 2011 | Vessel InspectionPSC | TEXAS CITY, Texas | clean |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Vessel InspectionPSC | San Juan, Puerto Rico | clean |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Vessel InspectionPSC | San Juan, Puerto Rico | clean |
Source: U.S. Coast Guard Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) — public domain. Covers inspections recorded in U.S. waters. Free on Voydar; the incumbents charge for this.
Sanctions listings
Every listing of this ship on the sanctions lists Voydar tracks, current and past.
| List | Programme | Listed as | Listed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian autonomous sanctions list | Russia | Grif | Mar 25, 2026 | In force |
| UK Sanctions List | Russia | GRIF | Feb 24, 2026 | In force |
| EU designated vessels (Official Journal) | Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII) | Niblo | May 21, 2025 | In force |
Source: Canada Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List (SEMA/JVCFOA). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence: Open Government Licence – Canada.
Source: UK Sanctions List (FCDO). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licence: OGL v3.
Source: Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XLII, and Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509, Annex XIV (Official Journal of the European Union); list compiled by the Danish Maritime Authority. Licence: EU legislation (Official Journal): reuse "for commercial or non-commercial purposes" (Decision 2011/833/EU); facts.
Emissions & fuel consumption
Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.
| Year | CO₂ emitted | Fuel burned | Time at sea | CO₂ / n mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,927 t | 2,524 t | 74 days | 398 kg |
| 2021 | 4,623 t | 1,470 t | 49 days | 328 kg |
Technical efficiency: EIV (6.47 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.
Port calls
Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.
Reported by authorities Authority-reported
| Port | Record | Date (UTC) | Berth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong HKHKG | Arrival | Jun 24, 2022, 10:06 UTC | PT | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) |
| Hong Kong HKHKG | Arrival(matched by call sign) | Oct 16, 2021, 11:03 UTC | WL | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) |
| Hong Kong HKHKG | Arrival | Jul 19, 2020, 10:40 UTC | SLA | Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports) |
| Richmond USRCH | Departure | Dec 12, 2016(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| CARQUINEZ STRAIT, CA | Arrival | Dec 4, 2016(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Los Angeles USLAX | Departure | Nov 30, 2016(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Los Angeles USLAX | Arrival | Nov 25, 2016(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Corpus Christi USCRP | Departure | Jul 11, 2011(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Corpus Christi USCRP | Arrival | Jul 10, 2011(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX) | Departure | Jul 8, 2011(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX (HOUSTON, TX) | Arrival | Jul 5, 2011(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Lake Charles USLCH | Departure | Jun 20, 2011(date only) | — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: March 3, 2011.
Source: Marine Department, HKSAR Government — DATA.GOV.HK. Licence: DATA.GOV.HK Terms and Conditions.
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is GRIF now?
- GRIF (Oil tanker, Cameroon flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 9, 2026, 06:38 UTC, under way at 12.9 kn, near Port Dickson (Strait of Malacca). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
- What kind of ship is GRIF?
- GRIF is an oil tanker sailing under the flag of Cameroon, built in 2007 by HD Hyundai Mipo. The vessel is 183.2 m long with a beam of 32.2 m and has a gross tonnage of 29,266.
- What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for GRIF?
- GRIF appears on the EU list of designated vessels, the UK Sanctions List and the Canadian autonomous sanctions list under Russia (Reg. 833/2014 Annex XLII), Russia. GRIF has 9 recorded Port State Control inspections. Detention and deficiency detail is not recorded for these inspections.
Sister ships
Likely sister ships: built by HD Hyundai Mipo, same type, gross tonnage within 2.5% and length within 1.5% of this ship's.
- GLORIAIMO 9247077Tanker · built 2003 · 29,576 GT
- MANILA IIMO 9242326Oil tanker · built 2003 · 29,220 GT
- OLIVIAIMO 9247065Tanker · built 2003 · 29,576 GT
- ORYX IIMO 9242338Oil tanker · built 2003 · 29,220 GT
- Pro JadeIMO 9257711Oil tanker · built 2003 · 29,188 GT
- BoraIMO 9276004Tanker · built 2004 · 29,327 GT
- GLOBAL BIMO 9276016Oil tanker · built 2004 · 29,327 GT
- HorizonIMO 9283710Oil tanker · built 2004 · 29,242 GT
- LesteIMO 9285720Tanker · built 2004 · 29,335 GT
- LionessIMO 9285744Oil tanker · built 2004 · 29,335 GT
- Petrolimex 16IMO 9257723Tanker · built 2004 · 29,188 GT
- RED COMETIMO 9285718Oil tanker · built 2004 · 29,335 GT
Neighbouring IMO numbers
IMO numbers are issued in sequence. These are the nearest numbers below and above this ship's that have a full Voydar profile.
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