April 19, 2024

Shipping

Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK

IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic

IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic

Seoul says UN maritime body issued first resolution on DPRK missiles, hours after failed satellite debris fell into sea

IMO condemns North Korean missile launches as ‘serious threat’ to ship traffic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 1, 2023
North Korean vessel issued warning to ROK cargo ship sailing in East Sea: Seoul

North Korean vessel issued warning to ROK cargo ship sailing in East Sea: Seoul

DPRK crew gestured for ship to sail out farther into international waters earlier this month, oceans ministry says

North Korean vessel issued warning to ROK cargo ship sailing in East Sea: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 23, 2023
North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home
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North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home

Handover of imported vehicles comes 5 years after mass-production order and hints at strong sanctions-busting networks

North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 25, 2023
ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea

Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks

ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
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Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea

UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme

Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
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North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery

Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change

North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2023
North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report

Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions

North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2023
Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
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Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions

UN report calls for due diligence after Petral 8 discovered hiding identity under altered name and flag of convenience

Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 31, 2023
North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests
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North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests

Member states tell Panel of Experts that DPRK imported nearly 800K barrels through August, exceeding annual cap

North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2023
North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
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North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report

DPRK appears to be registering vessels under own flag more quickly, UN experts say, in apparent disregard of sanctions

North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 27, 2023
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