The sanctions listing names Phyongchon Shipping & Marine as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Ji Song 8 fly?

North Korea at the time of listing; previously Hong Kong. Sanctioned vessels are frequently reflagged.

VesselSanctions-listedNorth Korea-linked sanctioned vesselsIMO 8503228

Ji Song 8

Also listed as / former names: Asian Hope · New Rich · Shikishima Maru No.1 · Shikishima No.17 · Yedar

General Cargo / Multi Purpose
Flag: North Korea (previously Hong Kong)
First dated designation: 2018-03-30
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List, SECO (Switzerland)
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Is Ji Song 8 sanctioned?

Yes. Ji Song 8 (IMO 8503228) 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 Asian Hope, New Rich, Shikishima Maru No.1, Shikishima No.17.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

8503228

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="38807"><sanctions-set-id>34422</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="38808" main="true"><name ssid="38809" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Ji Song 8</value></name-part></name></identity><other-information ssid="38810">IMO number: 8503228</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>8503228</IMONumber>

+1 more

MMSI

Not available

Call sign

Not available

Vessel type

General Cargo / Multi Purpose

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>General Cargo / Multi Purpose</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: 2026-09-30
Extractor: sanctions-group/1

Raw evidence

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

Previous flags

Hong Kong

Tonnage

3,953 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>3953</TonnageOfShip>

Year built

1985

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>1985</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Phyongchon Shipping & Marine

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 paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine, (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.070)</OtherInformation>

Other / former names

Asian Hope · New Rich · Shikishima Maru No.1 · Shikishima No.17 · Yedar

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 23739

Source

Verified: copied from a structured field of an authoritative source

Source: OFAC SDN (US)
Retrieved: 2026-09-30
Extractor: ofac-xml-parser

Raw evidence

<sdnEntry>
    <uid>23739</uid>
    <lastName>JI SONG 8</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: PHYONGCHON SHIPPING &amp; MARINE)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>DPRK4</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>15218</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 8503228</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>127389</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>135129</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: JI SONG 8
Programmes / regimes: DPRK4
Identifiers: IMO: 8503228
Linked to (per list): PHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE
Remarks: (Linked To: PHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE)

SECO (Switzerland)Active listingID 38807

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="38807"><sanctions-set-id>34422</sanctions-set-id><object object-type="vessel"><identity ssid="38808" main="true"><name ssid="38809" name-type="primary-name" quality="good" lang="eng"><name-part order="1" name-part-type="whole-name"><value>Ji Song 8</value></name-part></name></identity><other-information ssid="38810">IMO number: 8503228</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: Ji Song 8
Programmes / regimes: North Korea
Listed on: 2018-03-30
Last updated: 2018-04-03
Identifiers: IMO: 8503228
Remarks: IMO number: 8503228

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID DPR0109

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>DPR0109</UniqueID>
    <OFSIGroupID>13660</OFSIGroupID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Ji Song 8</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary name</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Asian Hope</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>New Rich</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Shikishima Maru No.1</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Shikishima No.17</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Yedar</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</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>false</ProhibitionOfPortEntry>
      <TravelBan>false</TravelBan>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShips>
      <PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>false</PreventionOfCharteringOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>false</TechnicalAssistanceRelatedToAircraft>
      <TrustServicesSanctions>false</TrustServicesSanctions>
      <DirectorDisqualificationSanction>false</DirectorDisqualificationSanction>
    </SanctionsImposedIndicators>
    <OtherInformation>Pursuant to paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine, (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.070)</OtherInformation>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>8503228</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>North Korea</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <PreviousFlags>
          <PreviousFlag>Hong Kong</PreviousFlag>
        </PreviousFlags>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>General Cargo / Multi Purpose</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>3953</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <LengthOfShipDetails>
          <LengthOfShip>105</LengthOfShip>
        </LengthOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>1985</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: Ji Song 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: Asian Hope · New Rich · Shikishima Maru No.1 · Shikishima No.17 · Yedar
Identifiers: IMO: 8503228
OFSI group ID: 13660
Remarks: Pursuant to paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping & Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping & Marine, (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.070) Sanctions imposed: Asset freeze

Linked parties (1)

Listed owner / operator (1)

Phyongchon Shipping And MarineSanctions-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 paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping &amp; Marine, (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.070)</OtherInformation>

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

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