Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN
HOPE 1 (IMO 9514339)
HOPE 1 (IMO 9514339) was added to the U.S. Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list; first observed in the OFAC SDN list by ArcNautical on 2026-07-16 (OFAC list version 2026-07-14) under program(s) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-07-16.
Sanctions
RED 1 confirmed match on vessel identifier.
Ownership opacity
70/100 HIGH
Vetting
Grade E 90/100
Key verifiable facts
- OFAC SDN designation. SDN entry #58117 — program(s) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-07-16
- OFAC-linked entity. HOPE 1 SHIPPING INC. (named in the SDN remarks as a linked designated party). Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-07-16
- Ownership opacity. 70/100 (HIGH) — No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities) +35; Flag jurisdiction AG — Tier 3 — Opaque +25; No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register +10. Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-07-16
- Flag-state PSC performance. Antigua and Barbuda (AG) — 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 2026-07-16
- Sanctions screening. Screened against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and OpenSanctions — MATCHED (1 match record across 1 source list). Source: ArcNautical · as of 2026-07-16
Related
- Flag profile: Antigua and Barbuda
- Full vessel dossier (IMO 9514339)
- Re-screen this vessel live
- How ArcNautical sources & scores this
FAQ
Is HOPE 1 sanctioned?
Yes. HOPE 1 (IMO 9514339) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #58117) under program(s) IRAN-EO13902. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.
What is the ownership opacity of HOPE 1?
ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of HOPE 1 at 70 out of 100 (HIGH), 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.