SUNNY

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · IMO 9265756 · listed as Life

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions screening of SUNNY (IMO 9265756) as of 2026-10-11: RED. 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: EU Consolidated, program eu_sanctions_map. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9265756 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9265756.

SUNNY is a Sierra Leone-flagged vessel with 3 confirmed sanctions matches (OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 100/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. Sanctions listing Listed on EU Consolidated, program eu_sanctions_map Source: EU Consolidated · as of 2026-10-11
  2. Flag-state PSC performance Sierra Leone flag — Paris MoU Grey List (5.8% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (13.6%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
  3. Sanctions screening RED — 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
9265756
Flag State
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Vessel Type
Commercial Vessel
Sanctions Programs
Swiss SECO

Sanctions Screening Detail

SUNNY matched 4 sanctions records. 3 of these are confirmed matches: an exact IMO or MMSI on a designating list.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OpenSanctions gb_fcdo_sanctions, au_dfat_sanctions, ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions, eu_sanctions_map, ua_war_sanctions Exact IMO 100%
EU Consolidated eu_sanctions_map Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information') Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, ua_sfms_blacklist, au_dfat_sanctions, tr_fcib, us_trade_csl, jp_mof_sanctions, tw_shtc, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, us_ofac_sdn, mc_fund_freezes, un_sc_sanctions, qa_nctc_sanctions, be_fod_sanctions, ar_repet, za_fic_sanctions, gb_fcdo_sanctions, il_mod_terrorists, us_state_terrorist_orgs, pl_finanse_sanctions, id_dttot, md_terror_sanctions, bg_omnio_poi Name fuzzy 88%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

100/100 High opacity
Registered entity
Not in GLEIF registry
LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.

Recent Port Calls (AIS)

No AIS port-call data captured for SUNNY 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: Sierra Leone

Black List SL

SUNNY flies the Sierra Leone flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 5.8% (Grey List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 13.6% (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
100
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

Same check from code, no key: curl https://arcnautical.com/api/v1/vessels/9265756/check · API docs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUNNY (IMO 9265756) sanctioned?
SUNNY appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Swiss SECO. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9265756?
IMO 9265756 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to SUNNY. 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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Related Maritime Intelligence

Hubs and guides that contextualise SUNNY's flag-state regime, sanctions designations, ownership, and Port State Control jurisdiction.

SL flag profile
PSC performance · detention rate · fleet roster
Abuja MoU
PSC regime · member states · 24-month detention activity
The ownership opacity problem
Guide · why binary sanctions screening misses multi-hop evasion

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