Sanctions Update · OFAC SDN
OPAL (IMO 9467158)
OPAL (IMO 9467158) 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 #58119 — program(s) IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN · as of 2026-07-16
- OFAC-linked entity. VELTRRIVO 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 9467158)
- Re-screen this vessel live
- How ArcNautical sources & scores this
FAQ
Is OPAL sanctioned?
Yes. OPAL (IMO 9467158) is on the U.S. Treasury OFAC SDN list (entry #58119) under program(s) IRAN-EO13902. ArcNautical's sanctions verdict is RED.
What is the ownership opacity of OPAL?
ArcNautical scores the ownership opacity of OPAL 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.