Meridian

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia · IMO 9511521

Tanker

Meridian (IMO 9511521) is a sanctioned vessel. As of 2026-07-12, it matched 3 active sanctions records โ€” including the OFAC SDN, SDN entry #51638, program UKRAINE-EO13662. Source: OFAC SDN. (Sanctions lists update daily; verify the current designation before acting.) Check the current status for IMO 9511521 at https://arcnautical.com/check/9511521.

Meridian is a Russia-flagged vessel with 3 active sanctions designations (OFAC SDN + OpenSanctions) · ownership opacity 40/100 · last AIS contact at Ust-Luga on 2026-06-18.

Key verifiable facts

  1. OFAC SDN designation SDN entry #51638 — program UKRAINE-EO13662 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. Flag-state PSC performance Russia 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
  3. Sanctions screening Screened against OFAC SDN, EU Consolidated, UN Security Council, UK HMT/OFSI, and OpenSanctions vessel lists — 3 confirmed matches on vessel identifier. Source: ArcNautical sanctions screening · as of 2026-07-12

How ArcNautical sources & scores these →

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

Sanctions Screening Detail

Meridian matched 3 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 UKRAINE-EO13662, RUSSIA-EO14024 Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions ca_dfatd_sema_sanctions, ch_seco_sanctions, eu_journal_sanctions, eu_sanctions_map, gb_fcdo_sanctions, us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, ua_war_sanctions Exact IMO 100%
OpenSanctions gb_fcdo_sanctions Name fuzzy 90%

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)

4 port calls recorded for Meridian across 1 port. Last seen on 2026-06-18.

Most-visited ports (180d): Ust-Luga (4).

Arrival Port Dwell
2026-06-18 Ust-Luga RUUST 0.7 h
2026-06-18 Ust-Luga RUUST 1.0 h
2026-06-18 Ust-Luga RUUST 1.1 h
2026-06-18 Ust-Luga RUUST 1.6 h

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 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 Meridian (IMO 9511521) sanctioned?
Meridian appears in the following sanctions-related databases: Canada SEMA, OFAC SDN. 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.