Chen Lu

🇨🇲 Cameroon · IMO 9404948

Commercial Vessel

Chen Lu (IMO 9404948) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 2 active sanctions records — including the OpenSanctions, program ch_seco_sanctions. Source: OpenSanctions. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9404948 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9404948.

Chen Lu is a Cameroon-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program ch_seco_sanctions Source: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
Flag-state PSC performance Cameroon flag — Paris MoU Black List (14% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (12.5%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screening Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

9404948

Flag State

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Vessel Type

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions Programs

Swiss SECO

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OpenSanctions	ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, gb_fcdo_sanctions, ua_war_sanctions	Exact IMO	100%
UK HMT/OFSI	Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information'), Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information')	Name fuzzy	100%

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

RED

2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.

Ownership Opacity

MEDIUM OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 90/100

unacceptable

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12

As of 2026-07-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chen Lu (IMO 9404948) sanctioned?

Chen Lu 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 9404948?

IMO 9404948 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Chen Lu. 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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