KOTI (IMO 9417115) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 8 active sanctions records โ including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #23786, program DPRK4. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9417115 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9417115.
KOTI is a Panama-flagged vessel with 8 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions + UK HMT/OFSI) · ownership opacity 70/100.
Key verifiable facts
OFAC SDN designationSDN entry #23786 — program DPRK4Source: OFAC SDN List · as of 2026-07-12OFAC's structured SDN feed carries no per-entity URL; verify the entry via OFAC's sanctions search.
Flag-state PSC performancePanama 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
Sanctions screeningScreened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 8 confirmed matches on vessel identifier.Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12
Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry
Name fuzzy
89%
Corporate Ownership & Opacity
70/100Elevated 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 PA โ Tier 3 โ Opaque
+10No public beneficial-ownership record on a flag-of-convenience register
Recent Port Calls (AIS)
No AIS port-call data captured for KOTI 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 ListPA
KOTI 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
8 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KOTI (IMO 9417115) sanctioned?
KOTI appears in the following sanctions-related databases: EU Sanctions, OFAC SDN. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9417115?
IMO 9417115 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to KOTI. 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.