ALTAIR

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · IMO 8943416

General Cargo

ALTAIR (IMO 8943416) has 6 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 8943416 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8943416.

ALTAIR is a Sierra Leone-flagged vessel with 6 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + OFAC SDN) · ownership opacity 40/100 · last AIS contact at Istanbul (Ambarli) on 2026-05-17.

Key verifiable facts

Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program ua_war_sanctions Source: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
Flag-state PSC performance Sierra Leone flag — Paris MoU Black List (13.5% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (12%) 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 — 3 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

8943416

Flag State

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

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	ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, eu_sanctions_map, ua_war_sanctions	Name fuzzy	100%
OpenSanctions	ua_war_sanctions	Name fuzzy	100%
OFAC SDN	RUSSIA-EO14024	Name fuzzy	89%
OpenSanctions	us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl	Name fuzzy	89%
OpenSanctions	eu_fsf, be_fod_sanctions	Name fuzzy	89%

Recent Port Calls (AIS, last 180 days)

Arrival	Port	Dwell
2026-05-17	Istanbul (Ambarli) TRIST	0.1 h

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

AMBER

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

Ownership Opacity

MEDIUM OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 69/100

substandard

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12

As of 2026-07-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALTAIR (IMO 8943416) sanctioned?

ALTAIR 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 8943416?

IMO 8943416 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to ALTAIR. 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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