IRIS

🇷🇺 Russia · IMO 9953523 · listed as North Sky

Tanker

Sanctions screening of IRIS (IMO 9953523) as of 2026-10-11: RED. 4 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: OFAC SDN, SDN entry #50331, program RUSSIA-EO14024. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 9953523 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9953523.

IRIS is a Russia-flagged vessel with 4 confirmed sanctions matches (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated) · ownership opacity 70/100.

Key verifiable facts

OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #50331 — program RUSSIA-EO14024 Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-10-11 OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performance Russia flag — Paris MoU Grey List (6% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (5.1%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screening RED — 4 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

9953523

Flag State

🇷🇺 Russia

Vessel Type

Tanker

Sanctions Programs

Canada SEMA, OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OFAC SDN	RUSSIA-EO14024	Exact IMO	100%
OpenSanctions	eu_sanctions_map, ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, us_trade_csl, gb_fcdo_sanctions, ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions, us_ofac_sdn, ua_war_sanctions	Exact IMO	100%
EU Consolidated	eu_journal_sanctions, eu_sanctions_map	Exact IMO	100%
UK HMT/OFSI	Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information')	Exact IMO	100%
OpenSanctions	mc_fund_freezes, be_fod_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, gb_fcdo_sanctions, us_fincen_special_measures, eu_sanctions_map, ua_nsdc_sanctions, us_trade_csl, nz_russia_sanctions, tw_shtc, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, us_ofac_sdn	Name fuzzy	96%
OpenSanctions	be_fod_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, mc_fund_freezes, eu_journal_sanctions, gb_fcdo_sanctions, au_dfat_sanctions, ua_nsdc_sanctions, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, nz_russia_sanctions, ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions	Name fuzzy	94%
OpenSanctions	eu_journal_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, ua_sfms_blacklist, au_dfat_sanctions, tr_fcib, il_wmd_sanctions, jp_mof_sanctions, tw_shtc, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, mc_fund_freezes, ar_repet, un_sc_sanctions, be_fod_sanctions, qa_nctc_sanctions, za_fic_sanctions, gb_fcdo_sanctions, us_fincen_special_measures	Name fuzzy	91%
OpenSanctions	be_fod_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, mc_fund_freezes, ua_nsdc_sanctions, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions	Name fuzzy	90%
OpenSanctions	be_fod_sanctions, mc_fund_freezes, eu_journal_sanctions, ua_nsdc_sanctions, us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, eu_fsf, us_ofac_sdn, ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions	Name fuzzy	88%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

70/100 High opacity

Registered entity

Not in GLEIF registry

LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.

+35 No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities)
+5 Flag jurisdiction RU — Unclassified
+30 OFAC-designated entity in ownership chain (chain-sanctions floor applied)

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

RED

4 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.

Ownership Opacity

HIGH OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 90/100

unacceptable

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11

As of 2026-10-11

Same check from code, no key: curl https://arcnautical.com/api/v1/vessels/9953523/check · API docs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is IRIS (IMO 9953523) sanctioned?

IRIS appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Canada SEMA, OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.

What is IMO number 9953523?

IMO 9953523 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to IRIS. 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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