Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN
M K A (IMO 9269403)
M K A (IMO 9269403) 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 4 matches found
Ownership opacity
25/100 LOW
Vetting
Grade E 90/100
Key verifiable facts
- OFAC SDN designation. SDN entry #56564 — program(s) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- OFAC-linked entity. M K A SHIPPING INC. (named in the SDN remarks as a linked designated party). Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-06-04
- Ownership opacity. 25/100 (LOW) — Registered entity jurisdiction IN — Tier 2 — Restricted +5; Parent disclosed as natural person(s) +10; Vessel flag CK — TIER 3 (flag of convenience) +10. Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
- Registered entity (GLEIF). M A A K & ASSOCIATES — LEI 984500Z95A045F3E6F80. Source: GLEIF · as of 2026-06-04
- Flag-state PSC performance. Cook Islands (CK) — 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 (4 match records across 2 source lists). Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-06-04
Related
- Flag profile: Cook Islands
- Full vessel dossier (IMO 9269403)
- Re-screen this vessel live
- How ArcNautical sources & scores this
FAQ
Is M K A sanctioned?
Yes. M K A (IMO 9269403) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #56564) under program(s) IRAN-EO13902. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.
What is the ownership opacity of M K A?
ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of M K A at 25 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.