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| Type | Vessel | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Heng Xing | [sources] | |||
| Other name | A Bong 1 · Kum Ya Gang 1 | [sources] | |||
| IMO Number | 8669589 | [sources] | |||
| Type | not available | [sources] | |||
| Flag | North Korea · Sierra Leone | [sources] | |||
| Description | Tanker ship suspected to be involved in the import of refined petroleum or related products to the DPRK. Suspected association with Vanguard Shipping Safety Management Consultant Co. and sanctions violation. Continues to sail despite being removed from the Sierra Leone flag registry in November 2021. | [sources] | |||
| Last changed | Last checked | First seen | |||
The coordinates for the location of the Heng Xing on p. 245 of the UN Panel of Experts March 2023 report contains an error, stating "38:42:55 N 25:21:32 E" instead of "38:42:55 N 125:21:32 E".
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Heng Chen Rong (Hong Kong) Marine Co. Ltd. | Owner and ship manager | - | - | |
| LW Maritime Service Co. Ltd. | Ship manager | - | ||