BAKHTEMIR

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia · IMO 9797577

Tug

BAKHTEMIR (IMO 9797577) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 2 active sanctions records โ€” including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #31943, program RUSSIA-EO14024. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9797577 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9797577.

BAKHTEMIR is a Russia-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #31943 — program RUSSIA-EO14024 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 Russia flag — Paris MoU White List (4.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (5.6%) 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 — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
9797577
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Vessel Type
Tug
Sanctions Programs
OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

BAKHTEMIR matched 2 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 RUSSIA-EO14024, PEESA-EO14039 Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, ua_war_sanctions Exact IMO 100%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

40/100 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 BAKHTEMIR 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: Russia

Grey List RU

BAKHTEMIR flies the Russia flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 4.3% (White List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 5.6% (Grey List). Worst-list placement: Grey List.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
RED
2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM 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 BAKHTEMIR (IMO 9797577) sanctioned?
BAKHTEMIR 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 9797577?
IMO 9797577 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to BAKHTEMIR. 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.