SAM MA 2 (IMO 8106496)
Is SAM MA 2 sanctioned?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, SAM MA 2 (IMO 8106496) is listed by the United States (OFAC), the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Australia.
The United States (OFAC) listed it on 23 February 2018 under North Korea — E.O. 13810, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
The United Kingdom listed it on 30 March 2018 under The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Switzerland listed it on 3 April 2018 under Switzerland — North Korea: Ordinance of 18 May 2016 on measures against North Korea (SR 946.231.127.6), annexes 1 et 6, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Australia listed it on 28 August 2026 under Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
It is not listed by the European Union.
It has been under sanction for 3,117 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- Oil tanker
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- 962
- Built
- 1981
- Current flag
- North Korea KP UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- —
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 3,117
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
- US (OFAC)Listed
- UKListed
- SwitzerlandListed
- AustraliaListed
Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (OFAC) | North Korea — E.O. 13810 | asset freeze | — | Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) | OFAC SDN List entry 23735 (SDN List) | |
| UK | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | UK Sanctions List entry DPR0101 (UN designation) | |
| Switzerland | Switzerland — North Korea: Ordinance of 18 May 2016 on measures against North Korea (SR 946.231.127.6), annexes 1 et 6 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | SECO sanctions list entry 38837 (Ordinance of 18 May 2016 on measures against North Korea (SR 946.231.127.6), annexes 1 et 6) | |
| Australia | Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | Australian Consolidated List reference 8877 (Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SAM MA 2 | current (from 28 Aug 2026 listing) | OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO), Swiss SECO sanctions list, Australian DFAT Consolidated List |
| CLEANSEAS CORAL | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| MYONG SIN | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| SAMMA2 | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| WAKATSURU MARU NO.6 | alias | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
"Former" names are those the authority prints as f.k.a. Dates of name changes are not stated by the lists; a name shown as current by one authority and former by another usually means the hull was renamed between designations.
Flag history
| Flag | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North Korea | current | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | former | OFAC SDN List |
Flags are as printed by each authority at the time of its listing; "None identified" is OFAC's wording for a vessel with no valid registration. Order is not chronological unless dated.
Ownership & management
| Company | Relationship | Jurisdiction | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Samma Shipping | Owner / operator (as stated by UK FCDO) | not stated | name match | UK Sanctions List (FCDO) |
| Korea Samma Shpg Co also designated | Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) | Korea, North | stated link | OFAC SDN List |
Ownership is stated as "per {source} as of its listing". This site does not independently verify beneficial ownership. Individuals are only shown when they appear in an official designation.
Incidents
No sourced incidents recorded yet for this vessel. Incidents (seizures, boardings, detentions, casualties) are added only with a dated primary or major-outlet source — see how to submit one.
Behaviour signals
AIS-gap and encounter signals from Global Fishing Watch are planned (Phase 3) and will carry a methodology caveat. Nothing here tracks live position.
Understanding this record
- Asset freeze, port ban, services ban: what each listing prohibitsRelevant here because this hull is under more than one kind of measure.
- How a ship gets sanctioned: OFAC, the UK and the EU comparedRelevant here because this hull is listed by more than one authority.
- Flags of convenience and flag-hoppingRelevant here because the lists record this hull under more than one flag.
- The G7 price cap and the attestation systemRelevant here because an older tanker is typical of the trade the price cap reshaped.
Cite this page
Sanctioned Vessels. “SAM MA 2 (IMO 8106496) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/8106496. Sources: OFAC SDN List; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Swiss SECO sanctions list; Australian DFAT Consolidated List; ofac_sdn,uk_sanctions_list,ch_seco,au_dfat.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
This page restates listings published by the named authorities and quotes their stated reasons. It is not a finding by this site, not legal advice, and not a substitute for screening against the official lists.