Sanctions screening of GIANT (IMO 9238868) as of 2026-10-04: RED. 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: OFAC SDN, SDN entry #54342, program IRAN-EO13902. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9238868 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9238868.
GIANT is a Hong Kong-flagged vessel with 2 confirmed sanctions matches (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 70/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #54342 — program IRAN-EO13902Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-10-04OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performanceHong Kong flag — Paris MoU White List (2% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU White List (0.7%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningRED — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-04
GIANT matched 2 sanctions records. 2 of these are confirmed matches: an exact IMO or MMSI on a designating list.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OFAC SDN
IRAN-EO13902
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, ua_war_sanctions
Exact IMO
100%
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)
+5Flag jurisdiction HK — Tier 2 — Restricted
+30OFAC-designated entity in ownership chain (chain-sanctions floor applied)
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for GIANT 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: Hong Kong
White ListHK
GIANT flies the Hong Kong flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 2% (White List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 0.7% (White List). Worst-list placement: White List.
Across the last 24 months, the Tokyo MoU dataset logged 5,571 distinct vessel detentions (as of 2026-09-27), sourced from OpenSanctions tokyo_mou_detention.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
RED
2 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 2026-10-04
As of 2026-10-04
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GIANT (IMO 9238868) sanctioned?
GIANT 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 9238868?
IMO 9238868 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to GIANT. 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.