Three recently sanctioned oil tankers, including the Kazan, Ligovsky Prospect, and NS Century, have been consistently transporting Sokol crude from Russia’s Far East to Indian Oil Corp, according to ship-tracking data. The U.S. imposed sanctions on these vessels for shipping Russian oil above the G7’s price cap. While sanctions may temporarily impact shipments and prompt India to explore alternative sources, the lucrative nature of the trade suggests it may persist. Traders anticipate India seeking supplies from the Mediterranean and North Sea as an alternative to Russian Sokol. The vessels received safety certification from the Indian Register of Shipping, essential for insurance and port access.