Sam Ma 2

Unknown · IMO 8106496

Commercial Vessel

Sam Ma 2 is a screened vessel with 10 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + UK HMT/OFSI + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.

IMO Number
8106496
Flag State
Unknown
Vessel Type
Commercial Vessel
Sanctions Programs
Swiss SECO

Sanctions Screening Detail

Sam Ma 2 matched 10 sanctions records. 7 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI — the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OFAC SDN DPRK4 Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions ch_seco_sanctions, eu_sanctions_map, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, gb_fcdo_sanctions, gb_hmt_sanctions, kp_rusi_reports, mc_fund_freezes, us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, un_1718_vessels Name fuzzy 100%
OpenSanctions kp_rusi_reports Name fuzzy 95%
OpenSanctions kp_rusi_reports Name fuzzy 88%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

40/100 Moderate opacity
Registered entity
Not in GLEIF registry
LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.

Recent Port Calls (AIS)

No AIS port-call data captured for Sam Ma 2 in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely — this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.

Flag State Risk Analysis

Black List KP

Sam Ma 2 flies the KP flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 99% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 99% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
RED
10 matches found
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
critical
As of 2026-05-31

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam Ma 2 (IMO 8106496) sanctioned?
Sam Ma 2 appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Swiss SECO. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 8106496?
IMO 8106496 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Sam Ma 2. IMO numbers are unique 7-digit identifiers that remain with a vessel throughout its lifetime, regardless of changes in name, flag, or ownership. They are the primary identifier used in sanctions screening, port state control, and maritime compliance.
How is the vessel vetting grade calculated?
ArcNautical's vetting grade (A through E) is a composite score based on five weighted factors: PSC detention history (30%), flag state performance (25%), ownership transparency (20%), vessel age (15%), and inspection recency (10%). Data is sourced from Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, GLEIF corporate registry, and OFAC/EU/UN sanctions databases.