Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN
VAFA-1 (IMO 8422682)
VAFA-1 (IMO 8422682) 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) RUSSIA-EO14024. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04.
Sanctions
RED 4 matches found
Ownership opacity
40/100 MEDIUM
Vetting
Grade E 90/100
Key verifiable facts
- OFAC SDN designation. SDN entry #50591 — program(s) RUSSIA-EO14024. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- OFAC-linked entity. VAFA WHOLESALE LTD. (named in the SDN remarks as a linked designated party). Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- Ownership opacity. 40/100 (MEDIUM) — No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities) +35; Flag jurisdiction RU — Unclassified +5. Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
- Flag-state PSC performance. Russia (RU) — Paris MoU white list, Tokyo MoU grey 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 (4 match records across 2 source lists). Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
Related
- Flag profile: Russia
- Full vessel dossier (IMO 8422682)
- Re-screen this vessel live
- How ArcNautical sources & scores this
FAQ
Is VAFA-1 sanctioned?
Yes. VAFA-1 (IMO 8422682) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #50591) under program(s) RUSSIA-EO14024. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.
What is the ownership opacity of VAFA-1?
ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of VAFA-1 at 40 out of 100 (MEDIUM), 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.