Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN
PAOLA (IMO 9299458)
PAOLA (IMO 9299458) 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) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04.
Sanctions
RED 1 match found
Ownership opacity
40/100 MEDIUM
Vetting
Grade E 90/100
Key verifiable facts
- OFAC SDN designation. SDN entry #55100 — program(s) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- OFAC-linked entity. BABYLON NAVIGATION DMCC. (named in the SDN remarks as a linked designated party). Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- Ownership opacity. 40/100 (MEDIUM) — No known beneficial owner declared (GLEIF NO_KNOWN_PERSON exception) +30; Vessel flag LR — TIER 3 (flag of convenience) +10. Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
- Registered entity (GLEIF). Paola GmbH — LEI 391200BXFYI8SB09OL73. Source: GLEIF · as of 2026-06-04
- Flag-state PSC performance. Liberia (LR) — Paris MoU white list, Tokyo MoU white 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 (1 match record across 1 source list). Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
Related
- Flag profile: Liberia
- Full vessel dossier (IMO 9299458)
- Re-screen this vessel live
- How ArcNautical sources & scores this
FAQ
Is PAOLA sanctioned?
Yes. PAOLA (IMO 9299458) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #55100) under program(s) IRAN-EO13902. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.
What is the ownership opacity of PAOLA?
ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of PAOLA 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.