YONGHENG OCEAN

🇧🇧 BB · IMO 9234472

Commercial Vessel

YONGHENG OCEAN (IMO 9234472) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-08-23, it matched 1 active sanctions record — including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #56909, program IRAN-EO13846. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9234472 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9234472.

YONGHENG OCEAN is a BB-flagged vessel with 1 active sanctions designation (OFAC SDN) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #56909 — program IRAN-EO13846 Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-08-23 OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performance BB flag — Paris MoU White List (2.2% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (2.9%) 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 — 1 confirmed match on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-08-23

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

9234472

Flag State

🇧🇧 BB

Vessel Type

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions Programs

OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OFAC SDN	IRAN-EO13846	Exact IMO	100%

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

RED

1 confirmed match on vessel identifier.

Ownership Opacity

MEDIUM OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 90/100

unacceptable

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-08-23

As of 2026-08-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is YONGHENG OCEAN (IMO 9234472) sanctioned?

YONGHENG OCEAN appears in the following sanctions-related databases: OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.

What is IMO number 9234472?

IMO 9234472 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to YONGHENG OCEAN. 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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