Chang Phyong (IMO 9338981) was screened against the OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists and matched none of them as of 2026-10-11. Sanctions designations change daily; this reflects the 2026-10-11 snapshot. Check the current status for IMO 9338981 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9338981.
Chang Phyong is a North Korea-flagged vessel with 2 name-only hits (OpenSanctions) reviewed and set aside as name collisions · ownership opacity 70/100.
Key verifiable facts
Potential sanctions name matchName-only match on OpenSanctions, program us_trade_csl — not IMO/MMSI-confirmedSource: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-10-11Unconfirmed flag, not a designation — manual verification against the primary list is required.
Flag-state PSC performanceNorth Korea flag — Paris MoU Black List (99% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (99%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningGREEN — No qualifying matches across OFAC SDN, OpenSanctions, EU FSD, UN Consolidated, UK OFSI for this vessel's identifiers and current name. 2 name-only hits were found and excluded as a name collision — each source record is a company or individual listing rather than a vessel, so none designates this hull. They remain listed under `matches` for review. Prior names are not screened: a hull designated under a FORMER name, in a source record that carries no IMO, will not be matched here.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
Chang Phyong matched 2 sanctions records. All matches below are name-only (no IMO/MMSI confirmation in the source records). Review evidence before applying compliance actions.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl, us_ddtc_debarred
Name fuzzy
91%
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
88%
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)
+25Flag jurisdiction KP — Tier 3 — Opaque
+10No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Chang Phyong 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: North Korea
Black ListKP
Chang Phyong flies the North Korea flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 99% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 99% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
GREEN
No qualifying matches across OFAC SDN, OpenSanctions, EU FSD, UN Consolidated, UK OFSI for this vessel's identifiers and current name. 2 name-only hits were found and excluded as a name collision — each source record is a company or individual listing rather than a vessel, so none designates this hull. They remain listed under `matches` for review. Prior names are not screened: a hull designated under a FORMER name, in a source record that carries no IMO, will not be matched here.
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 Chang Phyong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chang Phyong (IMO 9338981) sanctioned?
Chang Phyong appears in the following sanctions-related databases: RUSI DPRK Reports. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9338981?
IMO 9338981 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Chang Phyong. 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.