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Singaporean Charged Over Sanctioned North Korean Bulker Petrel 8 Flag Registration
David Chong Kwok Yong, 49, has been charged in Singapore with abetting Niue Ship Registry in registering the UN-designated bulk carrier Petrel 8 under a foreign flag. Singapore's Commercial Affairs Department alleges the registration occurred between May 18 and August 18, 2022, despite grounds to believe the vessel was linked to prohibited North Korean cargoes.
Jul 31, 2026 1 source