Sanctions screening of Ku Bong Ryong (IMO 8983404) as of 2026-10-11: RED. 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source record: OFAC SDN, SDN entry #23185, program DPRK4. Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting. Check the current status for IMO 8983404 at https://arcnautical.com/check/8983404.
Ku Bong Ryong is a North Korea-flagged vessel with 2 confirmed sanctions matches (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 100/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #23185 — program DPRK4Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-10-11OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performanceNorth 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 screeningRED — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
Ku Bong Ryong matched 2 sanctions records. 2 of these are confirmed matches: an exact IMO or MMSI on a designating list.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OFAC SDN
DPRK4
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
us_trade_csl, us_ofac_sdn
Exact IMO
100%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
100/100High opacity
Registered entity
Not in GLEIF registry
LEI registration is voluntary for non-financial maritime entities; absence is itself a signal.
+35No GLEIF/LEI record (LEI registration voluntary for non-financial maritime entities)
+25Flag jurisdiction KP — Tier 3 — Opaque
+10No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register
+30OFAC-designated entity in ownership chain (chain-sanctions floor applied)
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Ku Bong Ryong 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: North Korea
Black ListKP
Ku Bong Ryong 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
2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
100
HIGH OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 99/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ku Bong Ryong (IMO 8983404) sanctioned?
Ku Bong Ryong appears in the following sanctions-related databases: RUSI DPRK Reports, OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 8983404?
IMO 8983404 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Ku Bong Ryong. 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.