Volgo-Balt 188

🇷🇺 Russia · IMO 8875530

General Cargo

Volgo-Balt 188 (IMO 8875530) has 3 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) before treating as sanctioned. Check the current status for IMO 8875530 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8875530.

Volgo-Balt 188 is a Russia-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program ua_war_sanctions Source: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
Flag-state PSC performance Russia flag — Paris MoU White List (4.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (5.6%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screening Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 2 potential name matches — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

8875530

Flag State

🇷🇺 Russia

Vessel Type

General Cargo

Sanctions Programs

Ukraine War Sanctions

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OpenSanctions	ua_war_sanctions	Exact IMO	100%
OpenSanctions	ua_war_sanctions	Name fuzzy	100%
OpenSanctions	ua_war_sanctions	Name fuzzy	88%

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

AMBER

2 potential name matches — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.

Ownership Opacity

MEDIUM OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 37/100

acceptable

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 Volgo-Balt 188.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Volgo-Balt 188 (IMO 8875530) sanctioned?

Volgo-Balt 188 has potential name-only matches in sanctions-related databases (Ukraine War Sanctions) — 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 8875530?

IMO 8875530 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Volgo-Balt 188. 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.

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