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Vessel

LEXIE

IMO 9203277
SanctionedTankerBuilt 2001Active

Sanctioned vessel

On the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list — 1 listing.

IRAN-EO13902OFAC SDN
Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9203277; MMSI 613806561; Linked To: SEA SERVICES PROVIDERS NV.

Source: US Treasury OFAC SDN list. Verify against the official source before relying on this for compliance.

157,831
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
298,911
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2001
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9203277
MMSI
611000293
Call sign
A2AB93
Flag
BW
Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (LOA)
332 m
Beam
58.04 m
Home port
—

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Logistic Units· Suriname
Operator
Logistic Units· Suriname
Technical manager
Logistic Units
Commercial manager
Logistic Units
Class society
XX
Design DWT
298,911 t
Flag
Botswana
Built
2001

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · War Damage
    June 2, 2026, the U.S. military disabled the unladen crude oil tanker Lexie by f
  4. Sold
    $33.5M · to NGM Energy SA
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Wartsila
Designer
Sulzer
Designation
7RTA84T
Power (MCO)
27,186 kW
RPM
74
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
01 Oct 2027
Special survey
17 Jan 2030
IOPP issued
01 Oct 2024
IOPP expires
17 Jan 2030

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
02 Jun 2026War DamageJune 2, 2026, the U.S. military disabled the unladen crude oil tanker Lexie by firing a Hellfire missile into the vessel's engine room. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strike was necessary to disable the ship after the crew ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces over a 24-hour period. This operation marks the sixth vessel disabled by the U.S. military since the blockade of Iran began on April 13, 2026. Additional details regarding the vessel include: Background: The Lexie, a 2001-built tanker, is listed as being owned and managed by Logistics Units NV of Paramaribo, Suriname. Flag Status: The vessel is flagged in Botswana, although this registration is reported as false. Sanctions History: According to TankerTrackers.com, the Lexie has been involved in violating Iran sanctions since August 2019, having transported 47 million barrels of Iranian oil. Sanctioning Timeline: While the vessel's activities became public in November 2020, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) did not sanction the ship until five years later. No injuries or pollution were reported following the strike.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
29 Aug 2014 Reported SoldNULL$33.5MNGM Energy SA