ESPERANZA

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece · IMO 9289166

Tanker

ESPERANZA (IMO 9289166) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 3 active sanctions records โ€” including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #26704, program VENEZUELA-EO13850. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9289166 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9289166.

ESPERANZA is a Greece-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 35/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #26704 — program VENEZUELA-EO13850 Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-07-12 OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
  2. Flag-state PSC performance Greece flag — Paris MoU White List (1.8% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU White List (1.5%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
  3. Sanctions screening Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
9289166
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greece
Vessel Type
Tanker
Sanctions Programs
OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

ESPERANZA matched 3 sanctions records. 2 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI โ€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OFAC SDN VENEZUELA-EO13850 Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl Name fuzzy 88%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

35/100 Moderate 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 ESPERANZA in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely โ€” this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.

Flag State Risk Analysis: Greece

White List GR

ESPERANZA flies the Greece flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 1.8% (White List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 1.5% (White List). Worst-list placement: White List.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
RED
3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
15
LOW OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESPERANZA (IMO 9289166) sanctioned?
ESPERANZA 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 9289166?
IMO 9289166 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to ESPERANZA. 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.