Sea Star 3 (IMO 8319005) has 4 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 8319005 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8319005.
Sea Star 3 is a North Korea-flagged vessel with 4 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
Flag-state PSC performanceNorth Korea flag — Paris MoU Black List (99% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (99%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
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
Sea Star 3 matched 4 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
IRAN
Name fuzzy
93%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
93%
OpenSanctions
kp_rusi_reports
Name fuzzy
89%
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 KP — Unclassified
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Sea Star 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: North Korea
Black ListKP
Sea Star 3 flies the North Korea flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 99% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 99% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
AMBER
1 potential name match — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
C
Score: 55/100
marginal
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12
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Ownership chain details, sanctions match evidence, PSC detention records, and PDF report after manual review for Sea Star 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sea Star 3 (IMO 8319005) sanctioned?
Sea Star 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 8319005?
IMO 8319005 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Sea Star 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.