Ja Nam San

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต North Korea · IMO 9004671

Commercial Vessel

Ja Nam San (IMO 9004671) has 1 potential, low-confidence sanctions match 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 9004671 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9004671.

Ja Nam San is a North Korea-flagged vessel with 1 active sanctions designation (OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program kp_rusi_reports Source: OpenSanctions · 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 — 1 potential name match 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
9004671
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต North Korea
Vessel Type
Commercial Vessel
Sanctions Programs
RUSI DPRK Reports

Sanctions Screening Detail

Ja Nam San matched 1 sanctions record. 1 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI โ€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OpenSanctions kp_rusi_reports Exact IMO 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 Ja Nam San 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: North Korea

Black List KP

Ja Nam San 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
AMBER
1 potential name match โ€” IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
D
Score: 69/100
substandard
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ja Nam San (IMO 9004671) sanctioned?
Ja Nam San has potential name-only matches in sanctions-related databases (RUSI DPRK Reports) 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 9004671?
IMO 9004671 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Ja Nam San. 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.