Unica

πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea · IMO 8514306

Commercial Vessel

Unica (IMO 8514306) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 3 active sanctions records β€” including the EU Consolidated, program sanction. Source: EU Consolidated. (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 3 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + EU Consolidated) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. Sanctions listing Listed on EU Consolidated, program sanction Source: EU Consolidated · as of 2026-07-12
  2. 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
  3. Sanctions screening Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
8514306
Flag State
πŸ‡°πŸ‡΅ North Korea
Vessel Type
Commercial Vessel
Sanctions Programs
EU Sanctions, be_fod_sanctions

Sanctions Screening Detail

Unica matched 3 sanctions records. 2 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI β€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OpenSanctions eu_fsf, be_fod_sanctions, fr_tresor_gels_avoir, kp_rusi_reports Exact IMO 100%
EU Consolidated sanction Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions mc_fund_freezes Name fuzzy 100%

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 Unica in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely β€” this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.

Flag State Risk Analysis: North Korea

Black List KP

Unica flies the North Korea 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
3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12

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.