WHITE SHARK (IMO 9155626) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-06, it matched 3 active sanctions records — including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #56918, program IRAN-EO13846. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9155626 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9155626.
WHITE SHARK is a SM-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #56918 — program IRAN-EO13846Source: 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.
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
WHITE SHARK 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-EO13846
Exact IMO
100%
OFAC SDN
SDGT
Name fuzzy
89%
OpenSanctions
us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl
Name fuzzy
88%
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 ? — Unclassified
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for WHITE SHARK 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: SM
WHITE SHARK is flagged to SM, which holds White List (low risk) placement under both the Paris MOU (White List, 1.5% detention rate) and Tokyo MOU (White List, 1.2% detention rate) port state control regimes. White list flags demonstrate consistently low detention rates and strong compliance with international maritime safety standards, indicating that the flag state's maritime administration maintains effective oversight of its registered fleet.
While a white list flag is a positive indicator in vessel vetting, it does not eliminate compliance risk. Vessels flagged to well-regarded registries can still be subject to sanctions, operated by opaque corporate structures, or involved in illicit activities. ArcNautical's comprehensive screening evaluates sanctions status across OFAC SDN, EU, and UN databases, ownership transparency through GLEIF corporate chain analysis, and historical PSC detention records to provide a complete risk picture regardless of flag state reputation.
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 WHITE SHARK (IMO 9155626) sanctioned?
WHITE SHARK 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 9155626?
IMO 9155626 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to WHITE SHARK. 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.