DAMAS WAVE

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ณ KN · IMO 8915299

Bulk Carrier

DAMAS WAVE (IMO 8915299) has 3 potential, low-confidence sanctions matches โ€” name-only, with no IMO/MMSI confirmation in the source records โ€” as of 2026-07-12. This is an unconfirmed flag, not a designation; confirm against the primary list(s) (OpenSanctions) before treating as sanctioned. Check the current status for IMO 8915299 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8915299.

DAMAS WAVE is a KN-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 70/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program ua_war_sanctions Source: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
  2. Flag-state PSC performance KN flag — Paris MoU Grey List (4.5% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (7.8%) 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 — 2 potential name matches โ€” IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
8915299
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ณ KN
Vessel Type
Bulk Carrier
Sanctions Programs
Ukraine War Sanctions

Sanctions Screening Detail

DAMAS WAVE matched 3 sanctions records. 1 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI โ€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OpenSanctions ua_war_sanctions Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions ua_war_sanctions Name fuzzy 100%
OpenSanctions eu_fsf, be_fod_sanctions Name fuzzy 88%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

70/100 Elevated 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 DAMAS WAVE in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely โ€” this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.

Flag State Risk Analysis: KN

Black List KN

DAMAS WAVE flies the KN flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 4.5% (Grey List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 7.8% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
AMBER
2 potential name matches โ€” IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
70
HIGH OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 88/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DAMAS WAVE (IMO 8915299) sanctioned?
DAMAS WAVE has potential name-only matches in sanctions-related databases (Ukraine War Sanctions) โ€” not IMO/MMSI-confirmed, not a designation; manual verification required. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status.
What is IMO number 8915299?
IMO 8915299 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to DAMAS WAVE. 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.