Tag: UN Security Council

The US announced the largest set of sanctions ever imposed in connection with North Korea, targeting shipping companies, vessels, and individuals across the world accused of illicit trading with the country. Specifically, the US is sanctioning 27 entities, 28 vessels, and one individual, all involved in sanctions evasions schemes. 

The Hong-Kong Marine Department issued a Shipping Note to inform operators about the adoption of UN Security Council sanction measures against North Korea and advise them to take these measures into account when conducting and planning their business.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore issued a circular informing of the United Nations Security Council resolution, imposing sanctions against the Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea.

Condemning the acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, the United Nations Security Council called for a comprehensive response to prevent and minimize such acts and tackle their underlying causes.

The Panama Maritime Authority issued a notice last month to warn that vessels cannot enter the Ports of Famagusta, Karavostasi and Kyrenia, as per order by the Republic of Cyprus. The country has taken restrictions in order to uphold and maintain its sovereignty.

On 21 July 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee Concerning Libya announced that it has sanctioned the Tanzanian-flagged products tanker "Capricorn", due to alleged illegal activities in Libya. The sanction means that the Capricorn is not allowed to enter any port nor to transport or discharge cargo.

The UN Security Council has renewed for another year its authorization for international naval forces to join in fighting piracy off the coast of Somalia, stressing that while the threat of such crime had declined, it still remained a matter of grave concern.

The UN Security Council expressed its deep concern over piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea, and stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach — led by States of the region, with international support — to address the problem and its root causes.

MPA Singapore has issued shipping circular to draw the attention of the shipping community to the latest United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 2219 (2015) which imposed sanctions on Cote D’Ivoire.

curity Council has renewed the measures granted to States and regional organizations cooperating with authorities in Somalia in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of that country for a further period of 12 months.