BALU

🇨🇲 Cameroon · IMO 9235244

Commercial Vessel

BALU (IMO 9235244) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-08-16, it matched 2 active sanctions records — including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #54177, program SDGT. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9235244 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9235244.

BALU is a Cameroon-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100.

Key verifiable facts

OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #54177 — program SDGT Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-08-16 OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performance Cameroon 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 screening Screened 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 2026-08-16

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number

9235244

Flag State

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Vessel Type

Commercial Vessel

Sanctions Programs

OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

Source list	Programs	Match type	Confidence
OFAC SDN	SDGT	Exact IMO	100%
OpenSanctions	eu_fsf, be_fod_sanctions	Name fuzzy	94%

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions

RED

2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.

Ownership Opacity

MEDIUM OPACITY

0 = transparent · 100 = opaque

Vetting Grade

Score: 90/100

unacceptable

Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-08-16

As of 2026-08-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BALU (IMO 9235244) sanctioned?

BALU 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 9235244?

IMO 9235244 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to BALU. 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.

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