Kukki

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง BB · IMO 9247388

Tanker

Kukki (IMO 9247388) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 2 active sanctions records โ€” including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #51314, program SDGT. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9247388 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9247388.

Kukki is a BB-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100 · last AIS contact at Port Said on 2026-05-19.

Key verifiable facts

  1. OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #51314 — program SDGT Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-07-12 OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
  2. 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 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

IMO Number
9247388
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง BB
Vessel Type
Tanker
Sanctions Programs
OFAC SDN

Sanctions Screening Detail

Kukki matched 2 sanctions records. 2 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI โ€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OFAC SDN SDGT Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl 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, last 180 days)

3 port calls recorded for Kukki across 1 port. Last seen on 2026-05-19.

Most-visited ports (180d): Port Said (3).

Arrival Port Dwell
2026-05-19 Port Said EGPSD 9.2 h
2026-05-17 Port Said EGPSD 29.9 h
2026-05-16 Port Said EGPSD 14.6 h

Flag State Risk Analysis: BB

Kukki is flagged to BB, which holds Grey List (medium risk) placement with a Paris MOU detention rate of 2.2% (White List) and a Tokyo MOU detention rate of 2.9% (Grey List). Grey list flags indicate elevated port state control scrutiny compared to white list registries, with detention rates typically 2-3 times higher than the best-performing flags. Vessels under grey list flags face more frequent targeting for inspection at ports within both MOU regimes.

BB-flagged vessels are subject to heightened compliance scrutiny in chartering and insurance contexts. The elevated detention rates reflect a pattern of deficiencies identified during port state control inspections, which may include structural issues, safety equipment failures, or crew competency concerns. ArcNautical's vessel vetting algorithm weights flag state performance at 25% of the composite vetting score, alongside PSC detention history (30%), vessel age (15%), inspection recency (10%), and ownership transparency (20%). For vessels flagged to BB, the elevated flag score is one component of a multi-factor risk assessment that includes real-time sanctions screening and corporate ownership analysis.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
RED
2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
unacceptable
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kukki (IMO 9247388) sanctioned?
Kukki 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 9247388?
IMO 9247388 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Kukki. 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.