Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN

ELSA (IMO 9256468)

ELSA (IMO 9256468) was added to the U.S. Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list; first observed in the OFAC SDN list by ArcNautical on 2026-06-04 (OFAC list version 2026-06-02) under program(s) SDGT. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04.

Sanctions

RED 3 matches found

Ownership opacity

20/100 LOW

Vetting

Grade E 90/100

Key verifiable facts

OFAC SDN designation. SDN entry #48412 — program(s) SDGT. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
OFAC-linked entity. OCEANLINK MARITIME DMCC. (named in the SDN remarks as a linked designated party). Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
Ownership opacity. 20/100 (LOW) — Parent disclosed as natural person(s) +10; Vessel flag BZ — TIER 3 (flag of convenience) +10. Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
Registered entity (GLEIF). ELSA — LEI 969500N9ILWTS8MC4G24. Source: GLEIF · as of 2026-06-04
Flag-state PSC performance. Belize (BZ) — Paris MoU grey list, Tokyo MoU black list (port-state-control detention performance — a separate axis from the ownership-transparency tier above). Source: Paris MoU · as of 2026-06-04
Sanctions screening. Screened against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and OpenSanctions — MATCHED (3 match records across 3 source lists). Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04

FAQ

Is ELSA sanctioned?

Yes. ELSA (IMO 9256468) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #48412) under program(s) SDGT. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.

What is the ownership opacity of ELSA?

ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of ELSA at 20 out of 100 (LOW), based on its GLEIF ownership chain and flag jurisdiction. Higher is more opaque.

OFAC does not publish a per-vessel designation date in the SDN feed; the date above is when ArcNautical first observed this entry, with the OFAC list version where upstream provided one. Verify against the primary source before relying on this for a compliance decision.

ELSA (IMO 9256468)

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