Yang Gak Do 3 (IMO 8305872) has 5 potential, low-confidence sanctions matches — name-only, with no IMO/MMSI confirmation in the source records — as of 2026-07-12. This is an unconfirmed flag, not a designation; confirm against the primary list(s) (OpenSanctions, OFAC SDN) before treating as sanctioned. Check the current status for IMO 8305872 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8305872.
Yang Gak Do 3 is a screened vessel with 5 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + OFAC SDN) · ownership opacity 40/100.
Key verifiable facts
Sanctions listingListed on OpenSanctions, program kp_rusi_reportsSource: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
Sanctions screeningScreened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 1 potential name match — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12
Yang Gak Do 3 matched 5 sanctions records. 1 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI — the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OpenSanctions
kp_rusi_reports
Exact IMO
100%
OFAC SDN
DPRK4
Name fuzzy
97%
OpenSanctions
kp_rusi_reports
Name fuzzy
97%
OpenSanctions
kp_rusi_reports
Name fuzzy
97%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
97%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
40/100Moderate opacity
Registered entity
Not in GLEIF registry
LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.
+35No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities)
+5Flag jurisdiction ? — Unclassified
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Yang Gak Do 3 in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely — this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.
Flag State Risk Analysis
The flag state for Yang Gak Do 3 is not currently recorded in public sanctions databases. Flag state identification is a critical element of maritime due diligence, as it determines the regulatory framework governing the vessel's operations, the port state control inspection regime it faces, and the extent to which it may be subject to sanctions enforcement by various jurisdictions. ArcNautical's live screening tool checks the vessel against OFAC SDN, EU, and UN sanctions databases regardless of flag state availability.
Vessels with unknown or undisclosed flag states warrant additional scrutiny in compliance assessments. The absence of flag state data may indicate recent reflagging, administrative gaps in registry reporting, or deliberate obfuscation. ArcNautical's ownership opacity scoring evaluates corporate transparency through GLEIF registry data and beneficial ownership chain analysis, providing an additional layer of risk assessment independent of flag state information.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
AMBER
1 potential name match — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
—
Not assessed
No ownership signals resolved
Vetting Grade
—
Not assessed
No vetting signals resolved
As of 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yang Gak Do 3 (IMO 8305872) sanctioned?
Yang Gak Do 3 has potential name-only matches in sanctions-related databases (RUSI DPRK Reports) — not IMO/MMSI-confirmed, not a designation; manual verification required. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status.
What is IMO number 8305872?
IMO 8305872 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Yang Gak Do 3. IMO numbers are unique 7-digit identifiers that remain with a vessel throughout its lifetime, regardless of changes in name, flag, or ownership. They are the primary identifier used in sanctions screening, port state control, and maritime compliance.
How is the vessel vetting grade calculated?
ArcNautical's vetting grade (A through E) is a composite score based on five weighted factors: PSC detention history (30%), flag state performance (25%), ownership transparency (20%), vessel age (15%), and inspection recency (10%). Data is sourced from Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, GLEIF corporate registry, and OFAC/EU/UN sanctions databases.