Sanctions screening of BLACK MARLIN (IMO 9235725) as of 2026-10-11: RED. 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: EU Consolidated, program eu_journal_sanctions. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9235725 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9235725.
BLACK MARLIN is a Cameroon-flagged vessel with 3 confirmed sanctions matches (OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 70/100 · last AIS contact at Port Said on 2026-05-14.
Key verifiable facts
Sanctions listingListed on EU Consolidated, program eu_journal_sanctionsSource: EU Consolidated · as of 2026-10-11
Flag-state PSC performanceCameroon flag — Paris MoU Black List (31.9% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (23.9%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningRED — 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
BLACK MARLIN flies the Cameroon flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 31.9% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 23.9% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.
Across the last 24 months, the Abuja MoU dataset logged 210 distinct vessel detentions (as of 2026-10-04), sourced from OpenSanctions abuja_mou_detention.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
RED
3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
70
HIGH OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLACK MARLIN (IMO 9235725) sanctioned?
BLACK MARLIN appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Ukraine War Sanctions. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9235725?
IMO 9235725 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to BLACK MARLIN. 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.