Who owns Asia Bridge 1?

The sanctions listing names Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd as owner/operator. Ownership stated at designation may have changed since.

What flag does Asia Bridge 1 fly?

Belize at the time of listing; previously Tanzania, Philippines. Sanctioned vessels are frequently reflagged.

VesselSanctions-listedNorth Korea-linked sanctioned vesselsIMO 8916580

Asia Bridge 1

Also listed as / former names: Asia Bridge · Unit Star

General Cargo / Multi Purpose
Flag: Belize (previously Tanzania, Philippines)
First dated designation: 2018-03-30
Listed by OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List
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Is Asia Bridge 1 sanctioned?

Yes. Asia Bridge 1 (IMO 8916580) is currently designated on OFAC SDN (US), UK Sanctions List under DPRK4, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The earliest dated designation we hold is 2018-03-30. It has also been listed under the names Asia Bridge, Unit Star.

Vessel particulars (as published on sanctions lists)

IMO number

8916580

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>8916580</IMONumber>

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

<idNumber>IMO 8916580</idNumber>

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

Belize

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>Belize</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>

Previous flags

Tanzania, Philippines

Tonnage

6,788 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>6788</TonnageOfShip>

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

<tonnage>8015</tonnage>

Year built

1990

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>1990</YearBuilt>

Listed owner / operator

Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd

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). M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. Listed as asset of Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd, (OFSI ID: 13630, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.059)</OtherInformation>

Other / former names

Asia Bridge · Unit Star

Particulars are as stated by the listing authorities and may be outdated; vessels are frequently renamed and reflagged.

Sanctions listings (2)

Consolidated entry →

OFAC SDN (US)Active listingID 23778

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>23778</uid>
    <lastName>ASIA BRIDGE 1</lastName>
    <sdnType>Vessel</sdnType>
    <remarks>(Linked To: HUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD)</remarks>
    <programList>
      <program>DPRK4</program>
    </programList>
    <idList>
      <id>
        <uid>15255</uid>
        <idType>Vessel Registration Identification</idType>
        <idNumber>IMO 8916580</idNumber>
      </id>
      <id>
        <uid>135232</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>
      <id>
        <uid>127406</uid>
        <idType>Secondary sanctions risk:</idType>
        <idNumber>North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210</idNumber>
      </id>
    </idList>
    <vesselInfo>
      <tonnage>8015</tonnage>
    </vesselInfo>
  </sdnEntry>

Name on list: ASIA BRIDGE 1
Programmes / regimes: DPRK4
Identifiers: IMO: 8916580
Linked to (per list): HUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD
Remarks: (Linked To: HUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD)

UK Sanctions ListActive listingID DPR0111

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>DPR0111</UniqueID>
    <Names>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Asia Bridge 1</Name6>
        <NameType>Primary name</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Asia Bridge</Name6>
        <NameType>Alias</NameType>
      </Name>
      <Name>
        <Name6>Unit Star</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>De-flag|Prohibition of port entry</SanctionsImposed>
    <SanctionsImposedIndicators>
      <AssetFreeze>false</AssetFreeze>
      <ArmsEmbargo>false</ArmsEmbargo>
      <TargetedArmsEmbargo>false</TargetedArmsEmbargo>
      <CharteringOfShips>false</CharteringOfShips>
      <ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>false</ClosureOfRepresentativeOffices>
      <CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>false</CrewServicingOfShipsAndAircraft>
      <Deflag>true</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). M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. Listed as asset of Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd, (OFSI ID: 13630, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.059)</OtherInformation>
    <UKStatementofReasons>
</UKStatementofReasons>
    <ShipDetails>
      <Ship>
        <IMONumbers>
          <IMONumber>8916580</IMONumber>
        </IMONumbers>
        <CurrentOwnerOperators>
          <CurrentOwnerOperator>Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd</CurrentOwnerOperator>
        </CurrentOwnerOperators>
        <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
          <CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>Belize</CurrentBelievedFlagOfShip>
        </CurrentBelievedFlagOfShips>
        <PreviousFlags>
          <PreviousFlag>Tanzania</PreviousFlag>
          <PreviousFlag>Philippines</PreviousFlag>
        </PreviousFlags>
        <TypeOfShipDetails>
          <TypeOfShip>General Cargo / Multi Purpose</TypeOfShip>
        </TypeOfShipDetails>
        <TonnageOfShipDetails>
          <TonnageOfShip>6788</TonnageOfShip>
        </TonnageOfShipDetails>
        <LengthOfShipDetails>
          <LengthOfShip>109</LengthOfShip>
        </LengthOfShipDetails>
        <YearsBuilt>
          <YearBuilt>1990</YearBuilt>
        </YearsBuilt>
      </Ship>
    </ShipDetails>
  </Designation>

Name on list: Asia Bridge 1
Programmes / regimes: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Listed on: 2018-03-30
Last updated: 2021-12-18
Aliases: Asia Bridge · Unit Star
Identifiers: IMO: 8916580
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). M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. Listed as asset of Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd, (OFSI ID: 13630, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.059) Sanctions imposed: De-flag|Prohibition of port entry

Linked parties (1)

Listed owner / operator (1)

Huaxin Shipping Hongkong LTDSanctions-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). M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. Listed as asset of Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd, (OFSI ID: 13630, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.059)</OtherInformation>

Timeline

No list changes detected since monitoring began.

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