The sanctions listing names Hapjanggang Shipping Corp as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Nam San 8 fly?

North Korea at the time of listing. Sanctioned vessels are frequently reflagged.

VesselSanctions-listedNorth Korea-linked sanctioned vesselsIMO 8122347

Nam San 8

Also listed as / former names: Koan Maru · Munakata · Munakata Maru No.5 · Zu Zag Bong 6

Oil tanker
Flag: North Korea
First dated designation: 2018-03-30
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
0 list events tracked

Is Nam San 8 sanctioned?

Yes. Nam San 8 (IMO 8122347) is currently designated on OFAC SDN (US), SECO (Switzerland), UK Sanctions List under DPRK4, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, North Korea. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2018-03-30. It has also been listed under the names Koan Maru, Munakata, Munakata Maru No.5, Zu Zag Bong 6.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

8122347

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: Swiss SECO Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<target ssid="38857"><sanctions-set-id>34422</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="38858" main="true"><name ssid="38859" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Nam San 8</value></name-part></name></identity><other-information ssid="38860">IMO number: 8122347</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2018-04-03" publication-date="2018-04-03" effective-date="2018-03-30"/></target>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<IMONumber>8122347</IMONumber>

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MMSI

Not available

Call sign

Not available

Vessel type

Oil tanker

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TypeOfShip>Oil tanker</TypeOfShip>

Flag

North Korea

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>North Korea</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<vesselFlag>Democratic People's Republic of Korea</vesselFlag>

Tonnage

1,914 GRT

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<TonnageOfShip>1914</TonnageOfShip>

Year built

1982

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<YearBuilt>1982</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Hapjanggang Shipping Corp

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<OtherInformation>Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.058)</OtherInformation>

Other / former names

Koan Maru · Munakata · Munakata Maru No.5 · Zu Zag Bong 6

Particulars are as stated by the listing authorities and may be outdated; vessels are frequently renamed and reflagged.

Sanctions listings (3)

Consolidated entry →

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 23727

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC SDN (US)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Extractor: ofac-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<sdnEntry>
    <uid>23727</uid>
    <lastName>NAM SAN 8</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>DPRK4</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>15206</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 8122347</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>127377</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>135198</uid>
        <idType>Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions:</idType>
        <idNumber>North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <vesselFlag>Democratic People's Republic of Korea</vesselFlag>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: NAM SAN 8
Programmes / regimes: DPRK4
Identifiers: IMO: 8122347
Linked to (per list): HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP
Remarks: (Linked To: HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 38857

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: SECO (Switzerland)
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-04-03
Extractor: seco-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<target ssid="38857"><sanctions-set-id>34422</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="38858" main="true"><name ssid="38859" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Nam San 8</value></name-part></name></identity><other-information ssid="38860">IMO number: 8122347</other-information></object><modification modification-type="listed" enactment-date="2018-04-03" publication-date="2018-04-03" effective-date="2018-03-30"/></target>

Name on list: Nam San 8
Programmes / regimes: North Korea
Listed on: 2018-03-30
Last updated: 2018-04-03
Identifiers: IMO: 8122347
Remarks: IMO number: 8122347

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID DPR0106

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2021-12-18
Extractor: uk-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<Designation>
    <LastUpdated>18/12/2021</LastUpdated>
    <DateDesignated>30/03/2018</DateDesignated>
    <UniqueID>DPR0106</UniqueID>
    <OFSIGroupID>13657</OFSIGroupID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Nam San 8</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary name</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Koan Maru</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Munakata</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Munakata Maru No.5</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Zu Zag Bong 6</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
    </Names>
    <RegimeName>The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019</RegimeName>
    <IndividualEntityShip>Ship</IndividualEntityShip>
    <DesignationSource>UN</DesignationSource>
    <SanctionsImposed>Asset freeze|Prohibition of port entry</SanctionsImposed>
    <SanctionsImposedIndicators>
      <AssetFreeze>true</AssetFreeze>
      <ArmsEmbargo>false</ArmsEmbargo>
      <TargetedArmsEmbargo>false</TargetedArmsEmbargo>
      <CharteringOfShips>false</CharteringOfShips>
      <ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>false</ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>
      <CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>false</CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <Deflag>false</Deflag>
      <PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>false</PreventionOfBusinessArrangements>
      <ProhibitionOfPortEntry>true</ProhibitionOfPortEntry>
      <TravelBan>false</TravelBan>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>false</TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>
      <TrustServicesSanctions>false</TrustServicesSanctions>
      <DirectorDisqualificationSanction>false</DirectorDisqualificationSanction>
    </SanctionsImposedIndicators>
    <OtherInformation>Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.058)</OtherInformation>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>8122347</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Hapjanggang Shipping Corp</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>North Korea</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>Oil tanker</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>1914</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <LengthOfShipDetails>
          <LengthOfShip>91</LengthOfShip>
        </LengthOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>1982</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: Nam San 8
Programmes / regimes: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2018-03-30
Last updated: 2021-12-18
Aliases: Koan Maru · Munakata · Munakata Maru No.5 · Zu Zag Bong 6
Identifiers: IMO: 8122347
OFSI group ID: 13657
Remarks: Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.058) Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze|Prohibition of port entry

Linked parties (1)

Listed owner / operator (1)

Hapjanggang Shipping CorpSanctions-listed party · ofac, uk, eu, un, seco

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: UK Sanctions List
Retrieved: 2026-09-29
Source date: 2018-03-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

<OtherInformation>Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.058)</OtherInformation>

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

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