Sanctions screening of AETHER (IMO 9328170) as of 2026-10-04: RED. 4 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: OFAC SDN, SDN entry #54808, program IRAN-EO13902. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9328170 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9328170.
AETHER is a Cameroon-flagged vessel with 4 confirmed sanctions matches (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated) · ownership opacity 100/100 · last AIS contact at Istanbul (Ambarli) on 2026-06-01.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #54808 — 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 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 — 4 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-04
AETHER 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 2026-09-27), sourced from OpenSanctions abuja_mou_detention.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
RED
4 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 2026-10-04
As of 2026-10-04
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is AETHER (IMO 9328170) sanctioned?
AETHER 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 9328170?
IMO 9328170 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to AETHER. 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.