Meridian

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia · IMO 9511521

Tanker

Meridian is a Russia-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 25/100.

IMO Number
9511521
Flag State
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia
Vessel Type
Tanker
Sanctions Programs
Canada SEMA

Sanctions Screening Detail

Meridian matched 3 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
OFAC SDN UKRAINE-EO13662, RUSSIA-EO14024 Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions Name fuzzy 100%
OpenSanctions gb_fcdo_sanctions Name fuzzy 90%

Corporate Ownership & Opacity

25/100 Moderate opacity
Registered entity
MERIDIAN 2026
LEI 335800U81V2Y3TB3PB92 · IN

Recent Port Calls (AIS)

No AIS port-call data captured for Meridian 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: Russia

Grey List RU

Meridian 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
RED
3 matches found
Ownership Opacity
25
LOW OPACITY
0 = transparent · 100 = opaque
Vetting Grade
E
Score: 90/100
critical
As of 2026-05-31

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meridian (IMO 9511521) sanctioned?
Meridian appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Canada SEMA. Use the live screening tool above for the most current status, as sanctions lists are updated frequently.
What is IMO number 9511521?
IMO 9511521 is the International Maritime Organization identification number permanently assigned to Meridian. 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.