Sanctions screening of Orion Star (IMO 9333589) as of 2026-10-11: RED. 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: OFAC SDN, SDN entry #19578, program DPRK. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9333589 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9333589.
Orion Star is a screened vessel with 2 confirmed sanctions matches (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 70/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #19578 — program DPRKSource: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-10-11OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Sanctions screeningRED — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
Orion Star matched 4 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
DPRK
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl, us_ofac_sdn
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
gb_fcdo_sanctions, ua_nsdc_sanctions
Name fuzzy
90%
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
90%
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 not resolved — Unclassified
+30OFAC-designated entity in ownership chain (chain-sanctions floor applied)
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Orion Star 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
The flag state for Orion Star is not currently recorded in public sanctions databases. Flag state identification is a critical element of maritime due diligence, as it determines the regulatory framework governing the vessel's operations, the port state control inspection regime it faces, and the extent to which it may be subject to sanctions enforcement by various jurisdictions. ArcNautical's live screening tool checks the vessel against OFAC SDN, EU, and UN sanctions databases regardless of flag state availability.
Vessels with unknown or undisclosed flag states warrant additional scrutiny in compliance assessments. The absence of flag state data may indicate recent reflagging, administrative gaps in registry reporting, or deliberate obfuscation. ArcNautical's ownership opacity scoring evaluates corporate transparency through GLEIF registry data and beneficial ownership chain analysis, providing an additional layer of risk assessment independent of flag state information.
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 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Ownership chain details, sanctions match evidence, PSC detention records, and PDF report after manual review for Orion Star.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orion Star (IMO 9333589) sanctioned?
Orion Star appears in the following sanctions-related databases: RUSI DPRK Reports, OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9333589?
IMO 9333589 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Orion Star. 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.