🇷🇺 Russia · IMO 8875530 · listed as Volgo-Balt 188
General Cargo
Sanctions screening of VOLGO_BALT 188 (IMO 8875530) as of 2026-10-11: AMBER. 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required. Check the current status for IMO 8875530 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8875530.
VOLGO_BALT 188 is a Russia-flagged vessel with 1 unconfirmed sanctions match (OpenSanctions, review required).
Key verifiable facts
Unconfirmed sanctions matchIMO match on OpenSanctions, program ua_war_sanctions — a watchlist or unconfirmed record, not a confirmed designationSource: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-10-11Needs review — manual verification against the primary list is required.
Registered entity (GLEIF)VICTORIA — LEI 969500A2A5ZDJA9MW073Source: GLEIF Global LEI Index · as of 2026-10-11
Flag-state PSC performanceRussia flag — Paris MoU Grey List (6% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (5.1%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningAMBER — 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
VOLGO_BALT 188 matched 1 sanctions record. 1 of these is an IMO or MMSI match in a watchlist or unconfirmed record, not a confirmed designation — review before applying compliance actions.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OpenSanctions
ua_war_sanctions
Exact IMO
100%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
10/100Low opacity
Registered entity
VICTORIA
LEI 969500A2A5ZDJA9MW073 · FR
+10Parent reported to GLEIF as natural person(s), not named (GLEIF NATURAL_PERSONS exception)
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for VOLGO_BALT 188 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: Russia
Grey ListRU
VOLGO_BALT 188 flies the Russia flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 6% (Grey List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 5.1% (Grey List). Worst-list placement: Grey List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
AMBER
1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
10
LOW OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
D
Score: 66/100
substandard
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VOLGO_BALT 188 (IMO 8875530) sanctioned?
Sanctions screening of VOLGO_BALT 188 (IMO 8875530) returned AMBER. 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required. Related programs: Ukraine War Sanctions. 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.