Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months
April 25, 2019
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
April 24, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers
April 19, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity
April 16, 2019
Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
The Hua Fu last broadcast its position headed for the Chinese coast
April 12, 2019
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
April 10, 2019
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
April 10, 2019
Japan, UK report new evidence of North Korean sanctions-busting at sea
DPRK-flagged Saebyol spotted conducting likely ship-to-ship transfer last month
April 7, 2019
UN-sanctioned North Korean coal smuggling vessel appears near Taiwan
Hua Fu previously tied to illicit ship-to-ship transfers
April 3, 2019
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
March 29, 2019
