Unica

🇰🇵 North Korea · IMO 8514306

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions screening of Unica (IMO 8514306) as of 2026-10-04: RED. 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: EU Consolidated, program eu_journal_sanctions. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 8514306 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8514306.

Unica is a North Korea-flagged vessel with 2 confirmed sanctions matches (OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated) · ownership opacity 70/100.

Key verifiable facts

Sanctions listing Listed on EU Consolidated, program eu_journal_sanctions Source: EU Consolidated · as of 2026-10-04
Flag-state PSC performance North Korea flag — Paris MoU Black List (99% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (99%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screening RED — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-04

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

8514306

Flag State

🇰🇵 North Korea

Vessel Type

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions Programs

EU Sanctions, be_fod_sanctions

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OpenSanctions	eu_journal_sanctions, eu_fsf, mc_fund_freezes, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, be_fod_sanctions	Exact IMO	100%
EU Consolidated	eu_journal_sanctions, eu_fsf, PRK	Exact IMO	100%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

70/100 High opacity

Registered entity

Not in GLEIF registry

LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.

+35 No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities)
+25 Flag jurisdiction KP — Tier 3 — Opaque
+10 No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

RED

2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.

Ownership Opacity

HIGH OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 90/100

unacceptable

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-04

As of 2026-10-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unica (IMO 8514306) sanctioned?

Unica appears in the following sanctions-related databases: EU Sanctions, be_fod_sanctions. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.

What is IMO number 8514306?

IMO 8514306 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Unica. 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.

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