Sanctions screening of ION (IMO 9183271) as of 2026-10-11: AMBER. 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required. Check the current status for IMO 9183271 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9183271.
ION is a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged vessel with 1 unconfirmed sanctions match (OpenSanctions, review required) · ownership opacity 100/100.
Key verifiable facts
Unconfirmed sanctions matchIMO match on OpenSanctions, program ua_war_sanctions — a watchlist or unconfirmed record, not a confirmed designationSource: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-10-11Needs review — manual verification against the primary list is required.
Flag-state PSC performanceSaint Kitts and Nevis flag — Paris MoU Black List (11.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Black List (26.1%)Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
Sanctions screeningAMBER — 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-10-11
ION matched 1 sanctions record. 1 of these is an IMO or MMSI match in a watchlist or unconfirmed record, not a confirmed designation — review before applying compliance actions.
Source list
Programs
Match type
Confidence
OpenSanctions
ua_war_sanctions
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 KN — Tier 3 — Opaque
+10No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register
+30Ownership-chain entity name-matched on a sanctions list or state watchlist (chain-sanctions floor applied)
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for ION 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: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Black ListKN
ION flies the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 11.3% (Black List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 26.1% (Black List). Worst-list placement: Black List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
AMBER
1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
100
HIGH OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
D
Score: 69/100
substandard
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-10-11
As of 2026-10-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ION (IMO 9183271) sanctioned?
Sanctions screening of ION (IMO 9183271) returned AMBER. 1 listing matched on identifier in a non-designating source (a watchlist or advisory list, not an OFAC, EU, UK or UN designation); manual verification required. Related programs: Ukraine War Sanctions. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status.
What is IMO number 9183271?
IMO 9183271 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to ION. 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.