The United States has for the first time seized a North Korean cargo ship, sparking fears of a retaliatory move from sanctions-hit Pyongyang.
The Wise Honest, a 30-year-old, 27,881 dwt bulk carrier, which European shipping database Equasis lists as owned by Korea Songi Shipping, was originally detained in Indonesia 13 months ago, accused of illicit coal shipments. Yesterday, the US Justice Department revealed American authorities have now taken control of the ship and it is headed for American Samoa.
, a 30-year-old, 27,881 dwt bulk carrier, which European shipping database Equasis lists as owned by Korea Songi Shipping, was originally detained in Indonesia 13 months ago, accused of illicit coal shipments. Yesterday, the US Justice Department revealed American authorities have now taken control of the ship and it is headed for American Samoa.“This sanctions-busting ship is now out of service,” John Demers, the head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, said in a statement.
