Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage
Construction began in August 2018 and progressed steadily over the 12 months, though purpose remains unclear
September 4, 2019
Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port
The number of containers increased rapidly at the end of August
September 3, 2019
North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”
The DPRK-registered ship was previously sailing under a Cambodian flag
September 2, 2019
OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports
Oil tanker was already blacklisted by the UN in October last year
August 30, 2019
The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler
Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey
August 29, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports
August 23, 2019
North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
Vessel appeared near Chinese coast, though did not appear to visit any ports
August 21, 2019
Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
DPRK-flagged vessels continue to flout international maritime laws in busy waterways
August 13, 2019
Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
Vessel leaves South Korean waters and heads to an area near Shanghai
August 5, 2019
In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue
July 31, 2019
