KIRA K

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panama · IMO 9346720

Tanker

KIRA K (IMO 9346720) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 2 active sanctions records โ€” including the OpenSanctions, program gb_fcdo_sanctions. Source: OpenSanctions. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9346720 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9346720.

KIRA K is a Panama-flagged vessel with 2 active sanctions designations (OpenSanctions + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 70/100.

Key verifiable facts

  1. Sanctions listing Listed on OpenSanctions, program gb_fcdo_sanctions Source: OpenSanctions · as of 2026-07-12
  2. Flag-state PSC performance Panama flag — Paris MoU Grey List (4.2% 3-yr detention); Tokyo MoU Grey List (3.8%) Source: Paris MoU WGB 2021–2023 + Tokyo MoU 2023 lists · reconciled as of 2026-05-30
  3. 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
9346720
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Panama
Vessel Type
Tanker
Sanctions Programs
UK Sanctions

Sanctions Screening Detail

KIRA K matched 2 sanctions records. 1 of these match on exact IMO or MMSI โ€” the highest-confidence form of sanctions identification.

Source list Programs Match type Confidence
OpenSanctions gb_fcdo_sanctions, ua_war_sanctions Exact IMO 100%
UK HMT/OFSI Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information'), Shipping sanctions: (see 'Other information') Name fuzzy 100%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

70/100 Elevated 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)

No AIS port-call data captured for KIRA K in the last 180 days. Sanctioned vessels frequently transmit AIS irregularly or disable transponders entirely โ€” this absence is itself a vetting signal documented in the OFAC, EU, and IMO sanctions evasion advisories.

Flag State Risk Analysis: Panama

Grey List PA

KIRA K flies the Panama flag, which records a Paris MoU 3-year detention rate of 4.2% (Grey List) and a Tokyo MoU rate of 3.8% (Grey List). Worst-list placement: Grey List.

Live Sanctions Screening

Sanctions
RED
2 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.
Ownership Opacity
70
HIGH 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 KIRA K (IMO 9346720) sanctioned?
KIRA K appears in the following sanctions-related databases: UK Sanctions. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9346720?
IMO 9346720 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to KIRA K. 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.