SEA OPERA (IMO 9000883) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-06, it matched 3 active sanctions records — including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #55631, program IRAN-EO13902. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9000883 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9000883.
SEA OPERA is a Cameroon-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #55631 — program IRAN-EO13902Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-07-06OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performanceCameroon flag — Paris MoU Black List (14% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (12.5%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningScreened 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 2026-07-06
SEA OPERA matched 3 sanctions records. 1 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI — the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OFAC SDN
IRAN-EO13902
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
kp_rusi_reports
Name fuzzy
91%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
91%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
40/100Moderate 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)
+5Flag jurisdiction CM — Unclassified
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for SEA OPERA 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: Cameroon
Black ListCM
SEA OPERA flies the Cameroon flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 14% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 12.5% (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
critical
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-06
As of 2026-07-06
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is SEA OPERA (IMO 9000883) sanctioned?
SEA OPERA appears in the following sanctions-related databases: OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9000883?
IMO 9000883 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to SEA OPERA. 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.