Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development
May 23, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation
May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month
May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely
May 22, 2025
North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away
May 16, 2025
North Korea, Russia officially begin construction of new Tumen River car bridge
Russian PM calls $111M project tasked to likely front company a ‘significant milestone’ in bilateral ties
April 30, 2025
Seoul sanctions vessel, individuals for illegal trade of North Korean goods
Authorities say unflagged ‘Sunrise 1’ transported 5,020 tons of North Korean iron ore in violation of UN sanctions
April 10, 2025
ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea
Cargo ship was seized by Busan Coast Guard after falsely reporting its whereabouts and traveling to Wonsan Port
April 8, 2025
Russia is shipping North Korean artillery to Ukraine via Crimea, photo suggests
Expert says Koksan self-propelled guns and 240mm MLRS will likely enter combat in southern Ukraine
March 27, 2025
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety
March 13, 2025
