Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan
Tokyo reports continued sanctions breaches and evasion methods in East China Sea
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors
China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
Vessel had been previously deregistered by Panama, indicating possible UN resolution breach
North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region
Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Tokyo "strongly suspects" illegal ship-to-ship transfer took place, says MOFA
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility
Japan releases new images of North Korea sanctions breach at sea
Images likely show illegal transfer of oil products to North Korea
Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
UN Panel of Experts says that North Korea continues to conduct sanctioned ship to ship transfers