HWA SONG

IMO 8217685North KoreaGeneral Cargo ShipBuilt 1982
Shin Kurushima, Tokyo, JapanJP

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Vessel particulars
IMO number8217685
FlagNorth Korea
Call signHMYI3
TypeGeneral Cargo Ship
Year built1982
ShipyardShin Kurushima, Tokyo, Japan
DWT6,623
Gross tonnage4,113
Length overall105.52 m
Beam16.54 m
Technical managerHWASONG SHIPPING CO LTD, North Korea
Sanctions designations
AuthorityProgrammeSource
OFAC SDNDPRK4View

As of 2026-10-14. Sourced from OFAC SDN, EU consolidated, UK Sanctions List (FCDO), and UN Security Council consolidated lists. This is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Ownership and management

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Sanctions screening

VesselScore screens HWA SONG (IMO 8217685) against major international sanctions programmes. Reports flag direct designations, ownership chains, and flag-state risks that may trigger compliance obligations.

Port state control inspections

VesselScore aggregates port state control data for HWA SONG (IMO 8217685) from all major MoU regions — Paris, Tokyo, Indian Ocean, and more. The scoring model uses inspection history alongside age, flag, and management changes to estimate the probability of future detention.

Market valuation

VesselScore estimates the current market value of HWA SONG (IMO 8217685) using a hedonic regression model trained on publicly disclosed vessel sale prices. Valuations factor in type, deadweight, build year, and condition indicators to produce a low-mid-high range with confidence scoring.

Classification and flag history

VesselScore tracks classification society status, flag state changes, and former names for HWA SONG (IMO 8217685). Frequent flag changes or class withdrawals can signal elevated risk. Full timelines with dates are available in the report.

AIS tracking and voyage history

VesselScore provides AIS-based tracking for HWA SONG (IMO 8217685) including recent port calls and voyage patterns. Reports also detect AIS gaps and loitering events that may indicate sanctions evasion or other irregular behaviour.

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