Sanctions screening of SH EXPRESS (IMO 9085443) 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 9085443 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9085443.
SH EXPRESS is a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged vessel with 2 unconfirmed sanctions matches (OpenSanctions, review required) · ownership opacity 70/100.
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.
Flag-state PSC performanceSaint Kitts and Nevis flag — Paris MoU Black List (11.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (26.1%)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
SH EXPRESS matched 2 sanctions records. 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%
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, us_ofac_sdn
Name fuzzy
97%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
70/100High 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)
+25Flag jurisdiction KN — Tier 3 — Opaque
+10No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for SH EXPRESS 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: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Black ListKN
SH EXPRESS flies the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 11.3% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 26.1% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black 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
70
HIGH OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 84/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SH EXPRESS (IMO 9085443) sanctioned?
Sanctions screening of SH EXPRESS (IMO 9085443) 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 9085443?
IMO 9085443 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to SH EXPRESS. 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.