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Companies Linked to Irisl

The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (Irisl) has been stashing away its vessels in a vast, interlocking web of shell companies to circumvent
American sanctions. Irisl has also changed the names and flags of many of its 123 ships in order to obscure their true ownership. Below are 66 companies
with direct ties to Irisl.
Company
LinkstoIRISL
AcenaShippingCo.
The Cyprus company is the registered owner of a ship called the Acena (aka the Iran
Kermanshah), which used to be operated and managed by Irisl. To operate and manage
the vessel, Acena now uses two companies linked to Irisl Sapid Shipping and Soroush
Sarzamin Asatir SSA. Sapid is located in Irisl's Tehran headquarters building, while
Soroush is located in the same Tehran building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute.
One of the addresses listed for Acena is Esteshamlyeh Square, Neyestani 7, Pasdaran,
Tehran, home to the "Irisl Club," a fairly large closed-off compound of gardens,
reception halls and restaurants for Irisl company use. Cyprus corporate records show
that Irisl is Acena's sole shareholder. The directors of Acena are Mohammad Hadi
Pajand, who works for Irisl in London, according to a phone call to the company, and
Ahmad Sarkandi, an Irisl official who among other things was accused by the Commerce
Department of attempting to facilitate the illegal re-exportation of a powerboat for use
by the Iranian Navy and forming shell companies on Irisl's behalf for "evasive purposes."
Acena
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship called
the Alameda (aka the Iran Dolphin). To manage and operate the ship, it uses Soroush
Sarzamin Asatir SSA, which is located in the same Tehran building as the Irisl Maritime
Training Institute. In addition, the directors of Advance Novel Ltd., according to its
Hong Kong incorporation records, are Mill Dene Limited, a company on the Isle of Man,
and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March
2010 show that one of the two directors of Mill Dene is Nigel Howard Malpass, who is
also a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own previously Irislowned ships and have as co-director an Irisl official, Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham
Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping
Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd., Bushehr Shipping Company Limited.
In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added
that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Alameda
the Alias (aka the Devotee). To operate and manage the vessel, it use two companies
linked to Irisl Sapid Shipping and Soroush Sarzamin Asatire SSA. Sapid is located in
Irisl's Tehran headquarters building, while Soroush is located in the same building as
the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. In addition, the directors of Alpha Effort Ltd.,
according to its Hong Kong incorporation records, are Mill Dene Ltd., a company on the
Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records
filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of Mill Dene is Nigel Howard
Malpass, who is also a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own
previously Irisl-owned ships and have as co-director an Irisl official, Ahmad Sarkandi:
Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company Ltd., Vobster
Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd., Bushehr Shipping Company
Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but
added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Alias
The Isle of Man company is the registered owner of a an Irisl-operated and managed
ship called the Sakas (aka the Iran Piroozi). Isle of Man corporate records show that Irisl
is its only shareholder. One of its directors is listed as Nigel Howard Malpass, a director
in other Irisl-linked companies. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up
companies for Irisl, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Sakas
the Margrave (aka the Iran Brave). To operate and manage the ship, it uses two
Attribute
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
RegisteredinCyprus
AdvanceNovelLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
RegisteredinHongKong,China
AlphaEffortLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
AshteadShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
RegisteredinIsleofMan
BestPreciseLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
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companies linked to Irisl Sapid Shipping and Soroush Sarzamin Asatire SSA. Sapid is
located on the third floor of Irisl's headquarters in Tehran. Soroush is located in the
same Tehran building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. In addition, the directors
of Best Precise Ltd., according to Hong Kong corporation records, are Mill Dene Ltd., a
company on the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man
corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of Mill Dene is
Nigel Howard Malpass, who records show is also a director in the following Irisl-linked
companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships and have as co-director an Irisl
official, Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping
Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd.,
Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up
BushehrShippingCo.
The Malta company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship called the
Silver Zone (aka the Iran Bushehr) which is operated and managed by Hafiz Darya
Shipping Lines. Hafiz Darya could not be found at the Tehran address listed by IHS
Fairplay, the ship-tracking service. The New York Times did, however, find Hafiz Darya
operating out of the third floor of Irisl's main headquarters at the Aseman Tower in
Tehran. Malta corporate records show that Irisl is the sole shareholder in Bushehr, and
one of the company's directors is Ahmed Sarkandi, an Irisl official who among other
things was accused by the Commerce Department of attempting to facilitate the illegal
re-exportation of a powerboat for use by the Iranian Navy and forming shell companies
on Irisl's behalf for "evasive purposes." The other is Nigel Howard Malpass, a British
shipping consultant who served on the board of other Irisl-linked companies. In an
interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he
has since "disassociated" himself. The authorized representative of Bushehr is Mansour
Eslami, a director of Irisl Malta. The company listed as responsible for the ship's
documents is Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA, located in the same Tehran building as the
Irisl Maritime Institute.
SilverZone
The Isle of Man company is the last known registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned
ship named the Iran Zanjan. The Iran Zanjan, now known as the Visea, is operated and
managed by Irisl, according to the shipping information service IHS Fairplay. Isle of
Man corporate records show that Irisl is Byfleet's only shareholder. One of its directors
is listed as Nigel Howard Malpass, a director in other Irisl-linked companies. In an
has since "disassociated" himself.
Visea
The Isle of Man company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship called
the Sewak (aka the Iran Fars). The shipping information service IHS Fairplay lists its
address as care of Irisl headquarters in Tehran. Isle of Man corporate records show that
Irisl is Cobham's only shareholder. One of its directors is listed as Nigel Howard
Malpass, a director in other Irisl-linked companies. In an interview, Mr. Malpass
acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he has since "disassociated"
himself.
Sewak
The Hong Kong company owns two previously Irisl-owned ships the Marigold (aka the
Iran Brightness) and the Agile (aka the Iran Decorous). To operate and manage them, it
uses two companies linked to Irisl Sapid Shipping and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA.
Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's Tehran headquarters. Soroush is located in
the same Tehran building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. In addition, the
directors of Concept Giant Ltd., according to Hong Kong corporation records, are Mill
Dene Ltd., a company on the Isle of Man, and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle
of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of Mill
Dene is Nigel Howard Malpass, who records show is also a director in the following Irisllinked companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships hve as co-director an
Irisl official, Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping
Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd.,
Agile
the Simber (aka the Iran Yasooj). IHS Fairplay lists its address as care of Irisl
headquarters. Isle of Man corporate records show that Irisl is its only shareholder. One
of its directors is listed as Nigel Howard Malpass, a director in other Irisl-linked
companies. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl,
but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Simber
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
ByfleetShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
CobhamShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
ConceptGiantLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
DorkingShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
Marigold
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EffinghamShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
EleventhOceanG.m.b.H.and
Co.KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2007
RegisteredinGermany
FarnhamShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2003
FifteenthOceanG.m.b.H.and
Co.KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinGermany
FifthOceanG.m.b.H.andCo.
KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinGermany
FourteenthOceanG.m.b.H.
andCo.KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinGermany
GomshallShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2004
GreatMethodLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009

the Sepitam (aka the Iran Ilam). IHS Fairplay lists its address as care of Irisl
headquarters. Isle of Man corporate records show that Irisl is Effingham's only
shareholder. One of its directors is listed as Nigel Howard Malpass, a director in other
Irisl-linked companies. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up
Sepitam
The German company is the registered owner of the Daffodil (aka the Iran Hormozgan
and the Eleventh Ocean). German corporate records show it operates out of the same
building in Hamburg as Irisl Europe and is run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized
representative of Irisl Europe since 2010 and director of several other Irisl-linked
companies. The address listed by IHS Fairplay for the company is care of Irisl
headquarters in Tehran.
Daffodil
the Sepanta (aka the Iran Ardebil.) IHS Fairplay lists its address as care of Irisl
headquarters. Isle of Man corporate records show that Irisl is Farnham's only
shareholder. One of its directors is listed as Nigel Howard Malpass, a director in other
Irisl-linked companies. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up
Sepanta
The German company is a subsidiary of Irisl, according to IHS Fairplay. It is the

registered owner of the Iran Tuchal, a previously Irisl-owned ship, and operates out of
the same building in Hamburg as Irisl Europe. German corporate records show that it is
run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since 2010 and
director of several other Irisl-linked companies.
Tuchal
The German company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship called the
Decker (aka the Iran Atrak and aka the Fifth Ocean). German corporate records show
that Fifth Ocean G.m.b.H. and Co. operates out of the same building in Hamburg as Irisl
Europe and is run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since
2010 and director of several other Irisl-linked companies. It uses Hafiz Darya Shipping
to manage and operate the vessels, and IHS lists its address as care of Hafiz Darya,
which could not be found at the address in Tehran listed for it. The New York Times did,
however, find Hafiz Darya operating out of third floor of Irisl's main headquarters at the
Aseman Tower in Tehran, Iran. The company is not on the Treasury Department's
sanctions list, but the ship itself is.
Fourteenth Ocean G.m.b.H. and Co. is the registered owner of the previously Irislowned Sabalan (aka the Iran Sabalan). It is a subsidiary of Irisl, according to IHS
Fairplay. The German company operates out of the same building in Hamburg as Irisl
Europe. German corporate records show that it is run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized
companies.
Sabalan
the Bluebell (aka the Iran Gilan). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel
and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor of
Irisl's headquarters in Tehran. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl
Maritime Training Institute. According to incorporation records in the Isle of Man,
Gomshall's only shareholder is Irisl. Directors include Nigel Howard Malpass, a director
in other Irisl-linked companies, Alireza Semnanipour, who works in the commercial
directorate of Irisl, according to Irisl's Web site, and Ahmad Sarkandi, an Irisl official
who among other things was accused by the Commerce Department of attempting to
facilitate the illegal re-exportation of a powerboat for use by the Iranian Navy and
forming shell companies on Irisl's behalf for "evasive purposes." In an interview, Mr.
Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he has since
"disassociated" himself.
Bluebell
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of two previously Irisl-owned ships
called the Aquarian (aka the Iran Dignified) and the Mulberry (aka the Brilliance and the
Iran Yamin). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage. it. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's
headquarters in Tehran. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime
Training Institute. In addition, the directors of Great Method Ltd., according to Hong
Kong corporation records, are Mill Dene Ltd., a company in the Isle of Man, and
Aquarian
Mulberry
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Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010
show that one of the two directors of Mill Dene is Nigel Howard Malpass, who records
show is also a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own
previously Irisl-owned ships, and all of which are co-directed by Irisl official Ahmad
Sarkandi: Tongham shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company Ltd.,
Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd., Bushehr Shipping
Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for
IRISL, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
HafizDaryaShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
RegisteredinIran
HanseaticTradeTrustand
Shipping
Hamburg,Germany
Foundedin2009
RegisteredinGermany
HeliotropeShippingLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinMalta
HorshamShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
Hafiz Darya Shipping Lines (H.D.S.) took over much of Irisl's container business, it was
announced in 2009. Irisl officials have provided no details on what has been reported to
be a murky deal in the shipping trade press, but have said that H.D.S. is a separate
entity. At the address Hafiz Darya Shipping Lines (HDS) gave to IHS Fairplay, there was
no sign of the company at all. Instead, it was home to the "Irisl Club," a fairly large
closed-off compound of gardens, reception halls and restaurants for Irisl company use.
The New York Times did, however, find H.D.S. operating out of third floor of Irisl's main
headquarters at the Aseman Tower in Tehran. Some of the senior managers of Irisl and
H.D.S. are the same. In a phone call to H.D.S., for instance, Mr. Akbar Malekfar was
identified as the head of H.D.S.'s Asia Middle East container division. Mr. Malekfar, who
referred questions to a nonexistent public relations number, is also one of the general
managers of Irisl. A number of H.D.S.'s agents around the world are also related to Irisl.
According to Hafiz Darya Shipping Co.'s agent contact list, for instance, Dr. Naser
Bateni, head of Irisl Europe since 2009, and Mr. Mohamad Talai, an authorized
companies, are agents for H.D.S. Lines in Germany. H.D.S.'s Web domain also links the
company to Irisl; Arash Afshinfar, who in his LinkedIn profile says he works for SCSCO,
an Irisl affliate, and is the registrant of SCSCO's Web site, is also the registrant and
contact person for the Web site of H.D.S. Lines. Finally, many of H.D.S.'s routes are the
same as the routes previously run by Irisl, right down to the ships and timetables,
according to information gleaned from both companies' Web sites.
Decker
Valili
SilverZone
Dandelion
SilverCraft
Decretive
Dandle
Hanseatic Trade Trust and Shipping was formed in 2009 and is listed as the Document
of Compliance (D.O.C.) company in charge of ensuring that a ship previously owned by
Irisl called the Dandle (aka the Iran Isfahan and the Twelfth Ocean) is in full compliance
with an international marine safety code. The C.E.O. of Hanseatic Trade Trust and
Shipping, Naser Bateni, has been the director of Irisl Europe G.m.b.H. since 2009.
German corporate records show the company shares the same address in Hamburg as
several other Irisl-related companies, including Darya Capital Administration G.m.b.H.
That company is run by Mohammad Talai, according to German corporate records, and
Irisl is a limited partner. Mr. Talai is also an authorized representative of Irisl Europe
G.m.b.H., which is located in the building next door to Hanseatic Trade Trust and
Shipping. Mr. Talai is also in charge of Kara Shipping, whose limited partner is Irisl.
The Malta company owns the Valili (aka the Iran Arak). It uses Hafiz Darya Shipping to
operate and manage the vessel. Hafiz Darya could not be found at the address listed at
IHS Fairplay. The New York Times did, however, find it operating out of third floor of
Irisl's main headquarters at the Aseman Tower in Tehran. Heliotrope's original board of
directors was Ahmad Sarkandi and Capt. Mansour Eslami, Malta corporate records
show. Mr. Sarkandi was an Irisl official who, among other things, was accused by the
Commerce Department of facilitating the re-exportation of a powerboat for use by the
Iranian Navy. Captain Eslami is IRISL's Malta representative. In December of 2009,
they resigned from the board and were replaced by a single director, Ebrahim
Mohammadnabi of Tehran. Mr. Mohammadnabi is a senior Irisl official. Heliotrope
papers show that Mr. Sarkandi, a director in another company Malta records show was
wholly-owned by Irisl called Marble Shipping Ltd., also transferred all the shares of that
company to Mr. Mohammadnabi, Hassan Djalilzadeh and a third Iranian. Mr.
Djalilzadeh is a senior official at Irisl.
Valili
The Isle of Man company owns the Horsham (aka the Iran Bam). It uses Iran-based
Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it.
Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same
building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. Horsham Shiping Company's only
shareholder is Irisl, according to Isle of Man corporate records. Directors include Nigel
Malpass, a director in other Irisl-linked companies, and Alireza Semnanipour, who
works in the commercial directorate of Irisl, according to Irisl's Web site, and Ahmad
Sarkandi, an Irisl official who among other things was accused by the Commerce
Horsham
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by the Iranian Navy. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies
for IRISL, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
IdealSuccessInvestmentLtd.
Tehran,Iran
IfoldShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinMalta
ImirLtd.
Tehran,Iran
RegisteredinMalta
InsightWorldLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
IslamicRepublicofIran
ShippingLines(Irisl)
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin1967
RegisteredinIran
IranoHindShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin1974
ISIMaritimeLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinMalta
In April 2009, the Commerce Department placed Starry Shine International Ltd., Top
Glacier Company Ltd., Top Prestige Trading Ltd. and Ideal Success Investments Ltd. on
a list of entities or persons denied export privileges, based on Commerce's
determination that they were related to Irisl and had been formed and used for "evasive
purposes" by Ahmad Sarkandi and Ghasaem Nabipour, both Irisl officials and both
listed in Hong Kong corporate records as directors of Ideal Success Investment.
Aerolite
Atlantic
Afflatus
Anil
The company is listed as the registered owner of the Chastity (aka the Iran Shaafi). It
uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA
to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is
located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. Malta records show
that two of Ifold's three shareholders, who together hold two-thirds of the stock, are
Ebrahim Mohammadnabi and Hassan Djalilzadeh. Mr. Mohammadnabi is a senior Irisl
official, and Mr. Djalilzadeh is a senior official at Irisl.
Chastity
According to IHS Fairplay, Imir is a subsidiary of IranoHind, which was designated in

September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as an entity affilated with
Irisl and subject to sanctions. It owned the Mir Damad and Mir Emad, two ships
previously owned by IranoHind, until November 2009, when according to IHS Fairplay,
the new registered owners of the ships became Bai Handelas and Bai Lal.
BaiHandelas
BaiLal
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of two ships that were previously
owned by Irisl: The Agean (aka the Iran Sadoughis and aka the Dynamize) and the
Goldenrod (aka the Iran Tabatabaei and aka the Lucky Lily). It uses Iran-based Sapid
Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is
located on the third floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building
as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. In addition, the directors of Insight World,
according to its Hong Kong incorporation records, are Loweswater Ltd., a company in
the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records
filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of Loweswater is Nigel Howard
Malpass, whom records show also is a director in the following Irisl-linked companies,
all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships, and all of which are co-directed by Irisl
official Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping
Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd. and
Goldenrod
Agean
Designated in September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as an entity in

which Irisl has a majority ownership stake, IranoHind is subject to United States
sanctions. British sanctions cover only IRISL, however, and do not include subsidiary
companies like the IranoHind, with the result that companies like the British-based
North of England P&I Association continue to provide insurance to ships owned by
IranoHind.
Attar
BaiLal
BaiHandelas
Sattar
Sinin
Teen
ISI Maritime Ltd. is the registered owner of the Sattar. According to IHS Fairplay, this
company is a subsidiary of the IranoHind Shipping company, a company the United
States Treasury Department has designated as linked to Irisl and therefore subject to
sanctions. ISI Maritime also is a major shareholder in Isim Sinin Ltd. and Isim ATR
Ltd., two other Irisl-linked companies.
Attar
Sattar
The government-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines was designated, along
with 123 of its ships, in September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as
an entity that provides logistical services to Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces
Logistics (Modafl). The United Kingdom levied its own sanctions against Irisl in 2009.
"Not only does Irisl facilitate the transport of cargo for U.N. designated proliferators, it
also falsifies documents and uses deceptive schemes to shroud its involvement in illicit
commerce," Stuart A. Levey, under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence,
said at the time. "IRISL's actions are part of a broader pattern of deception and
fabrication that Iran uses to advance its nuclear and missile programs. That conduct
should give pause to any financial institution or business still choosing to deal with
Iran." Today, Irisl and its American-sanctioned subsidiaries are the registered owners of
only 46 of the 123 ships that were sanctioned by the United States. Almost all the rest
have been transferred to shell companies that are not on any sanctions list, but that
records show have links to Irisl.
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IsimAtrLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2005
RegisteredinMalta
IsimSininLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
JackmanShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinMalta
KermanShippingCo.Ltd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
KhazarSeaShippingLines
BandarAnzali,Iran
Foundedin1992
RegisteredinIran

The Malta company is the registered owner of the Attar, which was sanctioned by the
United States as an Irisl vessel. According to IHS Fairplay, Isim Atr is a subsidiary of the
IranoHind Shipping company, a company the United States Treasury Department has
designated as related to Irisl and therefore subject to sanctions. According to Malta
corporate records, its major shareholder is ISI Maritime Limited. One of Isim Atr's two
directors, Jamshid Khalili, is also the managing director of a company called Iran-India
Shipping, or IranoHind. The United States Treasury Department has determined that
Irisl controls IranoHind and it is therefore subject to American sanctions.
Attar
The Malta company is the registered owner of the Sinin, which was sanctioned by the
United States as an Irisl vessel. According to IHS Fairplay, Isim Atr is a subsidiary of the
IranoHind Shipping company, a company the United States Treasury Department has
designated as related to Irisl and therefore subject to sanctions. According to Malta
corporate records, the company's major shareholder is ISI Maritime Ltd. One of Isim
Sinin's two directors, Mr. Jamshid Khalili, is also the managing director of a company
called Iran-India Shipping, or IranoHind.
Sinin
The Malta company is the registered owner of the Chimes, a previously Irisl-operated
and managed ship known as the Vaafi. It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the
vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor
of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime
Training Institute. Malta records show that two of Ifold's three shareholders, who
together hold two-thirds of the stock, are Ebrahim Mohammadnabi and Hassan
Djalilzadeh. Mr. Mohammadnabi is a senior Irisl official, and Djalilzadeh is a senior
official at Irisl.
Chimes
The company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship named the Silver
Craft (aka the Iran Kerman). It uses Hafiz Darya Shipping to operate and manage the
vessel. Hafiz Darya could not be found at the address listed at IHS Fairplay. The New
York Times did, however, find it operating out of third floor of Irisl's main headquarters
at the Aseman Tower in Tehran. In addition, Malta corporate records show that Irisl
holds 100 percent of the shares in the company. One of the the directors of Kerman is
Ahmad Sarkandi, an Irisl official who among other things was accused by the Commerce
Department of attempting to facilitate the illegal reexportation of a powerboat for use by
the Iranian Navy and forming shell companies on Irisl's behalf for "evasive purposes."
The other is Nigel Howard Malpass, a British shipping consultant who served on the
board of other Irisl-linked companies, records show. In an interview, Mr. Malpass
acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he has since "disassociated"
himself. The authorized representative of Kerman is Mansour Eslami, Irisl's Malta
representative.
SilverCraft
Khazar Sea Shipping Lines, aka Caspian Sea Shipping Lines, was designated in
September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as an entity affilated with
Irisl and therefore subject to sanctions.
IranAmirabad
IranBaseer
IranDaleer
IranKabeer
IranAnzali
IranBasheer
IranGhadeer
Iran
Nowshahr
IranTorkaman
KingdomNewLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
LancelinShipping
Tehran,Iran
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of two previously Irisl-owned ships,
the Adventist (aka the Iran Madani) and the Garland (aka the Lucky Man or the Iran
Shahryar). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessels and Soroush
Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's
headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime Training
Institute. In addition, the directors of Kingdom New Ltd., according to its Hong Kong
incorporation records, are Loweswater Ltd., a company on the Isle of Man, and Fernside
Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show
that one of the two directors of Loweswater is Nigel Howard Malpass, whom records
show also is a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own
Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company Ltd.,
Adventist
The Cyprus company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Lancelin, aka
the Iran Yazd. It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Lancelin
Garland
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Foundedin2003
RegisteredinCyprus
Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's
Institute. Cyprus corporate records show that Irisl is Lancelin's sole shareholder. The
directors of Acena are Mohammad Hadi Pajand, who works for Irisl in London,
according to a phone call to the company, and Ahmad Sarkandi, an Irisl official who
among other things was accused by the Commerce Department of attempting to
facilitate the illegal re-exportation of a powerboat for use by the Iranian Navy and
forming shell companies on Irisl's behalf for "evasive purposes."
LogisticSmartLtd.
The company owns two previously Irisl-owned ships: The Aerolite (aka the Iran
Delegate) and the Dandelion (aka the Iran New State). It uses Hafiz Darya Shipping to
operate and manage the Dandelion, and Sapid Shipping Co. and Soroush Sarzamin
Asatir SSA to operate and manage the Aerolite. Hafiz Darya Shipping could not be found
at the address listed at IHS Fairplay. The New York Times did, however, find Hafiz
Darya Shipping operating out of third floor of Irisl's main headquarters at the Aseman
Tower in Tehran. Sapid also is located at Irisl's headquarters, while Soroush is located in
the same building as the Irisl Maritime Training Institute. In addition, the directors of
Logistic Smart, according to its Hong Kong incorporation records, are Loweswater Ltd.,
a company in the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man
corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of Loweswater
is Nigel Howard Malpass, whom records show also is a director in the following Irisllinked companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships, and all of which are codirected by Irisl official Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt
Shipping Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company
Ltd., Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged
setting up companies for IRISL, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Aerolite
Dandelion
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of two previously Irisl-owned ships:
The Lantana (aka the Iran Lorestan and the Ocean Candle) and the Angel (aka the
Dapper and the Iran Decorous). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessels
and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third floor of
Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime
Training Institute. In addition, the directors of Neuman, according to its Hong Kong
incorporation records, are Loweswater Ltd., a company in the Isle of Man, and Fernside
Ltd., incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show
show also is a director in the following Irisl-owned companies, all of which own
Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd. and Bushehr Shipping
Lantana
Angel
The Atlantic (aka the Dreamland and the Iran Saeidi) and the Lavender (aka the Pretty
Sea and the Iran Khuzestan). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessels
and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third floor of
Training Institute. In addition, the directors of New Desire, according to its Hong Kong
incorporation records, are Loweswater Ltd., a company in the Isle of Man, and Fernside
Limited, incorporated in Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show
show also is a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own
Irisl, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
Atlantic
Lavender
The Lodestar (aka the Sea Bloom and the Iran Baluchestan) and the Admiral (aka the
Dais and the Iran Shariati). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessels and
Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third floor of
Training Institute. New Synergy's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate records
dated June 25, 2009, are Springthorpe Ltd., of the Isle of Man, and Fernside Ltd., of
Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two
Lodestar
Admiral
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
NeumanLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
NewDesireLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
NewSynergyLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
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directors of Springthorpe is Nigel Howard Malpass, whom records show also is a
director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned
ships, and all of which are co-directed by Irisl official Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham
Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd. and Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In
an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for IRISL, but added that
he has since "disassociated" himself.
NinthOceanG.m.b.H.andCo.
KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2007
RegisteredinGermany
PartnerCenturyLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
SackvilleHoldingsLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
SandfordGroupLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
SapidShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
RegisteredinIran
The German company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Galax (aka
the Iran Hesabi and the Ninth Ocean). According to IHS Fairplay, it is a subsidiary of
Irisl. It is not on the United States Treasury Department's sanctions list, though the ship
it owns, the Ninth Ocean, is. The German company operates out of the same building in
Hamburg as Irisl Europe. German corporate records show that it is run by Mohamad
Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since 2010 and director of several
other Irisl-linked companies.
Galax
The Limnetic (aka the Sea Flower and the Iran Seestan) and the Acrobat (aka the
Devotional and the Iran Eshraghi). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the
vessels and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third
floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime
Training Institute. Partner Century's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
records dated June 25, 2009, are Springthorpe Ltd. of the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd.
of Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two
Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd., Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an
Acrobat
Limnetic
The Accurate (aka the Drifter and the Iran Abozar) and the Lilied (aka the Sea State and
the Iran Kordestan). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessels and
Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage them. Sapid is located on the third floor of
Training Institute. Sackville Holding's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
records dated June 25, 2009, are Springthorpe Ltd., of the Isle of Man, and Fernside
Ltd., of Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the
two directors of Springthorpe is Nigel Howard Malpass, whom records show also is a
interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for IRISL, but added that he
Lilied
Accurate
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of the Adrian (aka the Delight and the
Iran Jamal). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Institute. Sandford's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate records dated June
25, 2009, are Springthorpe Ltd. of the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd. of Samoa. Isle of
Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two directors of
Springthorpe is Nigel Howard Malpass, whom records show also is a director in the
following Irisl-linked companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships, and all
of which are co-directed by Irisl official Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company
Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman
Shipping Company Ltd. and Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr.
Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for IRISL, but added that he has since
Adrian
Beginning in September 2009, Sapid Shipping began taking over the operation of
sanctioned Irisl vessels, and it now operates 35 bulk carriers and general cargo ships,
according to IHS Fairplay. All but one of those ships are owned by Hong Kong, Malta
and Isle of Man companies with corporate links to Irisl. The Tehran address listed by
Alias
Aerolite
Agile
Adrian
Acrobat
Aquarian
Attribute
Amplify
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IHS Fairplay for Sapid Shiping Co. is incomplete, and there was no trace of Sapid
Shipping there. The New York Times did, however, find Sapid Shipping operating out of
Irisl's headquarters in Tehran; inside the entrance there is a sign for Sapid next to the
sign for Hafiz Darya Shipping, another new company managing and operating
previously Irisl-owned ships that has ties to Irisl. In a phone call, the company
confirmed that its address was indeed Irisl headquarters and named Gholamhossein
Golparvar as its managing director. Mr. Golparvar is also a longtime top-ranking Irisl
official, and was quoted as recently as Jan. 17, 2010 in a news report as Irisl's
commercial director.
Alameda
Horsham
Atlantic
Tongham
Uppercourt
Ajax
Atrium
Margrave
Bluebell
Acena
Adventist
Lancelin
Garland
Vobster
Shere
Goldenrod
Lantana
Lavender
Lodestar
Lilied
Chimes
Mulberry
Limnetic
Chastity
Marigold
Admiral
Anil
Accurate
Apollo
Angel
Agean
SixthOceanG.m.b.H.andCo.
KG
The German company is the registered owner of the Decretive (aka the Sixth Ocean), a
previously Irisl-owned ship. The company is not on the United States Treasury
Department's sanctions list, though the ship, the Seventh Ocean, is. The company
operates out of the same building in Hamburg as Irisl Europe. German corporate
records show that it is headed by Mohamad Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl
Europe since 2010 and director of several other Irisl-linked companies.
Decretive
SeventhOceanG.m.b.H.and
Co.KG
The German company is the registered owner of the Gabion (aka the Iran Sattari and the
Seventh Ocean), a previously Irisl-owned ship. According to IHS Fairplay, it is a
subsidiary of Irisl. The company is not on the United States Treasury Department's
sanctions list, though the ship, the Seventh Ocean, is. The company operates out of the
same building in Hamburg as Irisl Europe. German corporate records show that it is
headed by Mohamad Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since 2010 and
director of several other Irisl-linked companies.
Gabion
The Malta company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Shere (aka the
Iran Tabas). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Institute. Malta corporate records show that one of the directors of Shere Shipping Co. is
Ahmad Sarkandi, an Irisl official who, among other things, was accused by the
Commerce Department of attempting to facilitate the illegal re-exportation of a
powerboat for use by the Iranian Navy. The other is Nigel Howard Malpass, a British
shipping consultant who served on the board of other Irisl-lnked companies. In an
interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for IRISL, but added that he
has since "disassociated" himself. The authorized represenative of Tongham is Mansour
Eslami, a director of Irisl Malta. Shere's only shareholder is Woking Shipping
Investments, another company registered in Malta. According to corporate records,
Woking Shipping's only shareholder is Irisl. Mr. Sarkandi and Nigel Howard Malpass, a
British shipping consultant who records show helped set up other Irisl-linked
companies, sit on its board, according to a January 2010 filing.
Shere
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Ajax (aka
the Dynasty and the Iran Ghazi). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel
Training Institute. Sino Access Holdings' directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
records dated June 25, 2009, are Springthorpe Ltd. of the Isle of Man and Fernside Ltd.
of Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records filed in March 2010 show that one of the two
Ajax
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Amplify
(aka the Diplomat and the Iran Mufateh). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate
the vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third
floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime
Amplify
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2007
RegisteredinGermany
ShereShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
SinoAccessHoldingsLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
SmartDayHoldingsLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
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Training Institute. Smart Day Holdings' directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
records dated June 25, 2009, are Shallon Ltd., of the Isle of Man, and Fernside Ltd. of
Samoa. Isle of Man corporate records show that one of the two directors of Shallon is
companies, all of which own previously Irisl-owned ships, and all of which are codirected by Irisl official Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt
Ltd., Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged
setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he has since "disassociated" himself.
SoroushSarzaminAsatirSSA
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
RegisteredinIran
StarryShineInternationalLtd.
HongKong,China
Foundedin2008
SystemWiseLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
TenthOceanG.m.b.H.andCo.
KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2007
RegisteredinGermany
ThirteenthOceanG.m.b.H.
andCo.KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
RegisteredinGermany
TonghamShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
Alias
Aerolite
Agile
Adrian
Acrobat
Aquarian
Alameda
Attribute
Amplify
Atlantic
Horsham
Uppercourt
Ajax
Atrium
Tongham
Margrave
Bluebell
Acena
Adventist
Lancelin
Garland
Vobster
Shere
Goldenrod
Lantana
Lavender
Lodestar
Lilied
Chimes
Limnetic
Chastity
Marigold
Mulberry
Anil
Accurate
Apollo
Admiral
Angel
Agean
In April 2009, the Commerce Department placed Starry Shine, Top Glacier Company
Ltd., Top Prestige Trading Ltd. and Ideal Success Investments Ltd., the owners on paper
of a number of Irisl's ships, on a list of entities or persons denied export privileges based
on Commerce's determination that they were related to Irisl and formed and used for
"evasive purposes" by Ahmad Sarkandi and Ghasaem Nabipour, both Irisl officials.
Alias
Amplify
Adrian
Apollo
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of a previously Irisl-owned ship named
the Apollo (aka the Destiny and the Iran Navab). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to
operate the vessel and Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on
the third floor of Irisl's headquarters. Soroush is located in the same building as the Irisl
Maritime Training Institute. System Wise's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
Ltd. and Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged
Apollo
The German company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Gladiolus
(aka the Tenth Ocean and the Iran Baabaei). The Sixth Ocean G.m.b.H. and Co. is not on
the Treasury Department's sanctions list, though the ship, the Tenth Ocean, is. The
company is located in the same Hamburg, Germany, bulding as Irisl Europe G.m.b.H.
German corporate records show that it is run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized
companies.
Gladiolus
The German company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Sahand, aka
the Iran Sahand. It is a subsidiary of Irisl, according to IHS Fairplay. German corporate
records show that it is located in the same buliding as Irisl Europe and run by Mohamad
Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since 2010 and director of several
other Irisl-linked companies.
Sahand
The Malta company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Tongham (aka
the Iran Birjand). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Tongham
Over the last year, the Iranian company has come to manage a sizable chunk of what was
formerly the Irisl fleet, overseeing 39 bulk carrier and general cargo ships and one
container ship in all. In all but one case, records show the registered owners of the Hong
Kong, Isle of Man and Malta companies that own these 40 ships have corporate links to
Irisl. In addition, the ships are operated by Sapid Shipping, which is located on the third
floor of Irisl's Tehran headquarters and is run by a man who was a top Irisl official.
Soroush, for its part, is located in the same building as the Irisl Maritime Training
Institute. The company's sign appears to be new.
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RegisteredinMalta
Institute. Malta corporate records show that one of the directors of Tongham is Ahmad
by the Iranian Navy. The other is Nigel Howard Malpass, a British shipping consultant
who served on the board of other Irisl-linked companies, according to Tongham's
January 2010 filing. The authorized representative of Tongham is Mansour Eslami, a
director of Irisl Malta. The only shareholder of Tongham (i.e. its owner) is Woking
Shipping Investments, also incorporated in Malta. According to Malta corporate
records, Woking is wholly owned by Irisl. Mr. Sarkandi and Mr. Malpass also sit on its
board, according to Woking January 2010 filing. In an interview, Mr. Malpass
acknowledged setting up companies for IRISL, but added that he has since
TopGlacierCompanyLtd.
Ltd., Top Prestige Trading Ltd. and Ideal Success Investments Ltd., owners of paper of a
number of Irisl ships, on a list of entities or persons denied export privileges based on
Commerce's determination that they were related to Irisl and formed and used for
Agile
Alameda
Atrium
Acrobat
Ajax
Ltd., Top Prestige Trading Ltd. and Ideal Success Investments Ltd., owners of paper of a
number of Irisl ships, on a list of entities or persons denied export privileges based on
Commerce's determination that they were related to Irisl and formed and used for
Attribute
Aquarian
Anil
Accurate
Angel
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Anil (aka
the Dandy and the Iran Eghba). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel
Training Institute. Trade Treasure's directors, according to Hong Kong corporate
Ltd. and Bushehr Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged
Anil
The Hong Kong company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Atrium
(aka the Iran Hamzeh.) It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and
Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's
Institute. True Honour Holdings' directors, according to Hong Kong corporate records
dated June 25, 2009, are Shallon Ltd., of the Isle of Man, and Fernside Ltd. of Samoa.
Isle of Man corporate records show that one of the two directors of Shallon is Nigel
Howard Malpass, who is also a director in the following Irisl-linked companies, all of
which own previously Irisl-owned ships, and all of which are co-directed by Irisl official
Ahmad Sarkandi: Tongham Shipping Company Ltd., Uppercourt Shipping Company
Ltd., Vobster Shipping Company Ltd., Kerman Shipping Company Ltd. and Bushehr
Shipping Company Ltd. In an interview, Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up
Atrium
The German company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Dandle (aka
the Twelfth Ocean) and the Iran Isfahan. It is a subsidiary of Irisl, according to IHS
Fairplay. German corporate records show that it is located in the same building as Irisl
Europe and is run by Mohamad Talai, an authorized representative of Irisl Europe since
2010 and director of several other Irisl-linked companies. It is not on the Treasury
Department's sanctions list, though the ship, the Twelfth Ocean, is.
Dandle
The Malta company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Uppercourt
(aka the Iran Bojnoor). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and
Soroush Sarzamin Asatir SSA to manage it. Sapid is located on the third floor of Irisl's
Institute. Malta corporate records show that the director of Uppercourt is Ahmad
Sarkandi, an Irisl official who, among other things, was accused by the Commerce
Uppercourt
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
TopPrestigeTradingLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2008
TradeTreasureLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
TrueHonourHoldingsLtd.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2009
TwelfthOceanG.m.b.H.and
Co.KG
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2007
RegisteredinGermany
UppercourtShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
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who served on the board of other Irisl-linked companies. The authorized represenative
of Tongham is Mansour Eslami, a director of Irisl Malta. Uppercourt's only shareholder
is Woking Shipping investments, another company registered in Malta. According to
corporate records, Woking Shipping's only shareholder is Irisl. Mr. Sarkandi and Mr.
Malpass also serve on Woking's board, according to a January 2010 filing. In an
ValfajreEightShippingCo.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin1988
Hormuz2
Designated in September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as an entity

affliated with Irisl and therefore subject to United States sanctions.
IranHormuz
14
RegisteredinIran
IranHormuz
12
IranHormuz
23
IranHormuz
25
Sadaf
Poshtiban
Negeen
Zomoroud
ValfajreShippingCo.
Designated in September 2008 by the United States Treasury Department as an entity

affliated with Irisl and therefore subject to United States sanctions.
Tehran,Iran
Foundedin1986
Sahar
Iran
Shalamcheh
Gowhar
Hormuz2
IranHormuz
12
IranHormuz
14
IranHormuz
23
IranHormuz
25
Sadaf
Poshtiban
Sahar
IranShahed
Negeen
Zomoroud
Iran
Shalamcheh
VobsterShippingCo.
Foundedin2006
RegisteredinMalta
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Vobster
The Malta company is the registered owner of the previously Irisl-owned Vobster (aka
the Persian Gulf). It uses Iran-based Sapid Shipping to operate the vessel and Soroush
Institute. Malta corporate records show that one of the directors of Vobster is Ahmad
who served on the board of other Irisl-linked companies. The authorized representative
of Vobster is Mansour Eslami, a director of Irisl Malta. Vobster's only shareholder is
Woking Shipping Investments, another company registered in Malta. According to
corporate records, Woking Shipping's only shareholder is Irisl. Mr. Sarkandi and Mr.
Malpass, a British shipping consultant who records show helped set up other IRISLlinked companies, sit on its board, according to a January 2010 filing. In an interview,
Mr. Malpass acknowledged setting up companies for Irisl, but added that he has since
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