Nymex Star (IMO 9078191) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 2 active sanctions records — including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #25689, program DPRK. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9078191 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9078191.
Nymex Star is a Singapore-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #25689 — program DPRKSource: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-07-12OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performanceSingapore flag — Paris MoU White List (1.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU White List (1%)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 — 2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12
Nymex Star matched 2 sanctions records. 2 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI — the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OFAC SDN
DPRK
Exact IMO
100%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl
Exact IMO
100%
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 SG — Tier 2 — Restricted
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Nymex Star 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: Singapore
White ListSG
Nymex Star flies the Singapore flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 1.3% (White List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 1% (White List). Worst-list placement: White List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
RED
2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
20
LOW OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nymex Star (IMO 9078191) sanctioned?
Nymex Star 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 9078191?
IMO 9078191 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Nymex Star. 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.