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Shipping

Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
NK PRO

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea

The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 24, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
NK PRO

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling

A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
NK PRO

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port

Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 16, 2019
Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
NK PRO

Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China

The Hua Fu last broadcast its position headed for the Chinese coast

Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 12, 2019
Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime

Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime

U.S. Secretary of State also defends Washington's current approach to sanctions and enforcement

Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2019
How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time

How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time

Former PoE advisor Neil Watts talks shipping, compliance, and the future of maximum pressure

How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2019
Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea

DPRK-flagged Saebyol spotted conducting likely ship-to-ship transfer last month

Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham April 7, 2019
UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan
NK PRO

UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan

Hua Fu previously tied to illicit ship-to-ship transfers

UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 3, 2019
Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator
NK PRO

Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator

Hugh Griffiths said there are strong financial incentives to disguise sanctioned or blocked ships

Sophisticated N. Korean vessel identify fraud can happen “very easily”: PoE coordinator
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
NK PRO

U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports

UN Panel of Experts also notes Russian tanker's involvement in new sanctions evasion methods

U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship stuck in South Korea amid conflicting reports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2019
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