Mercury (IMO 9262170) has 6 potential, low-confidence sanctions matches — name-only, with no IMO/MMSI confirmation in the source records — as of 2026-07-12. This is an unconfirmed flag, not a designation; confirm against the primary list(s) (OpenSanctions, OFAC SDN, UK HMT/OFSI) before treating as sanctioned. Check the current status for IMO 9262170 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9262170.
Mercury is a Russia-flagged vessel with 6 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + OFAC SDN + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 40/100.
Key verifiable facts
Sanctions listingListed on OpenSanctions, program kp_rusi_reportsSource: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
Flag-state PSC performanceRussia flag — Paris MoU White List (4.3% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (5.6%)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 — 7 potential name matches — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12
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 RU — Unclassified
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for Mercury 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: Russia
Grey ListRU
Mercury flies the Russia flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 4.3% (White List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 5.6% (Grey List). Worst-list placement: Grey List.
Live Sanctions Screening
Sanctions
AMBER
7 potential name matches — IMO not confirmed in source; manual verification required.
Ownership Opacity
40
MEDIUM OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
D
Score: 62/100
substandard
Weekly snapshot · as of 2026-07-12
As of 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercury (IMO 9262170) sanctioned?
Mercury has potential name-only matches in sanctions-related databases (RUSI DPRK Reports) — not IMO/MMSI-confirmed, not a designation; manual verification required. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status.
What is IMO number 9262170?
IMO 9262170 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Mercury. 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.