SDN list · entry 28716
Star 18
Yes. Star 18 is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the DPRK4 program, as of the list published October 8, 2026. It is a vessel, OFAC entry number 28716, added on December 8, 2020. IMO number 9020015. OFAC lists 2 other names for it, shown below; screen against all of them.
Listed as of the SDN list published · version adb6f31fe894
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| Status | On the list |
|---|---|
| List | Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) |
| Programs | DPRK4 |
| Type | vessel |
| Added to the list | December 8, 2020 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Star 18 | Primary name | strong |
| Sam 5 | F.K.A. | weak alias |
| Thinh Cuong | F.K.A. | weak alias |
OFAC flags weak aliases as low quality: a match on a weak alias alone should not drive a block.
Identifiers
| Document | Number | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Registration Identification | IMO 9020015 | not published |
Details published by OFAC
| Vessel Flag | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| VESSEL TYPE | General Cargo |
| Secondary sanctions risk: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210 |
| Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214 |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13810 (North Korea)