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Detained North Korean vessel arrives in American Samoa

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 13, 2019
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The Wise Honest, a North Korean bulker seized by the United States, arrived under tow in American Samoa from Indonesia on Saturday. The ship, accused of violating international sanctions against Pyongyang, is now undergoing inspections at the port of Pago Pago. It had originally been detained by Indonesian authorities 13 months over an illegal coal shipment.

Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the ship will be moved to an as yet undisclosed destination.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMay 13, 2019
7 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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