KUM UN SAN 3 (IMO 8705539)
Is KUM UN SAN 3 sanctioned?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, KUM UN SAN 3 (IMO 8705539) is listed by the United States (OFAC), the United Kingdom and Australia.
The United States (OFAC) listed it on 21 November 2017 under North Korea — E.O. 13810, which imposes an asset freeze (blocking sanctions).
The United Kingdom listed it on 30 March 2018 under The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
Australia listed it on 28 August 2026 under Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008, which imposes a port-access and maritime-services ban.
It is not listed by the European Union.
It has been under sanction for 3,211 days.
Generated from the listing data below; wording is fixed by template, not written freely. See methodology.
At a glance
- Type
- not stated in sources
- Deadweight
- —
- Gross tonnage
- —
- Built
- —
- Current flag
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea KP OFAC SDN List
- MMSI
- —
- Call sign
- —
- First sanctioned
- Authorities listing
- Days under sanction
- 3,211
- Status
- Currently listed
Sanctions timeline
Current listings
| Authority | Program / legal basis | Measure | Listed | Removed | Authority's stated reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US (OFAC) | North Korea — E.O. 13810 | asset freeze | — | Not stated in the list entry (see press release in timeline) | OFAC SDN List entry 23163 (SDN List) | |
| UK | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | UK Sanctions List entry DPR0123 (UN designation) | |
| Australia | Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008 | port ban | — | Not stated in the list entry | Australian Consolidated List reference 8855 (Charter of the United Nations (Sanctions — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Regulations 2008) |
Name history
| Name | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| KUM UN SAN 3 | current (from 28 Aug 2026 listing) | OFAC SDN List, UK Sanctions List (FCDO), Australian DFAT Consolidated List |
"Former" names are those the authority prints as f.k.a. Dates of name changes are not stated by the lists; a name shown as current by one authority and former by another usually means the hull was renamed between designations.
Flag history
| Flag | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic People's Republic of Korea | current | OFAC SDN List |
Flags are as printed by each authority at the time of its listing; "None identified" is OFAC's wording for a vessel with no valid registration. Order is not chronological unless dated.
Ownership & management
| Company | Relationship | Jurisdiction | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN MARINE MANAGEMENT CO LTD also designated | Owned or controlled by (OFAC designation link) | Korea, North | stated link | OFAC SDN List |
Ownership is stated as "per {source} as of its listing". This site does not independently verify beneficial ownership. Individuals are only shown when they appear in an official designation.
Sister vessels (shared owner/manager at any point)
- JANG GYONG IMO 8203933 · Democratic People's Republic of Koreavia DAWN MARINE MANAGEMENT CO LTD
- KUM SONG 3 IMO 8661850 · Democratic People's Republic of Koreavia DAWN MARINE MANAGEMENT CO LTD
- KUM SONG 5 IMO 8661719 · Democratic People's Republic of Koreavia DAWN MARINE MANAGEMENT CO LTD
- KUM SONG 7 IMO 8739396 · Democratic People's Republic of Koreavia DAWN MARINE MANAGEMENT CO LTD
Incidents
No sourced incidents recorded yet for this vessel. Incidents (seizures, boardings, detentions, casualties) are added only with a dated primary or major-outlet source — see how to submit one.
Behaviour signals
AIS-gap and encounter signals from Global Fishing Watch are planned (Phase 3) and will carry a methodology caveat. Nothing here tracks live position.
Understanding this record
- Asset freeze, port ban, services ban: what each listing prohibitsRelevant here because this hull is under more than one kind of measure.
- How a ship gets sanctioned: OFAC, the UK and the EU comparedRelevant here because this hull is listed by more than one authority.
- How to check whether a ship is sanctionedRelevant here because you may want to verify this record against the authorities directly.
- What is the shadow fleet?Relevant here because it gives the background to the trade these listings target.
Cite this page
Sanctioned Vessels. “KUM UN SAN 3 (IMO 8705539) — sanctions record.” Data as of 6 September 2026. https://sanctionedvessels.org/vessel/8705539. Sources: OFAC SDN List; UK Sanctions List (FCDO); Australian DFAT Consolidated List; ofac_sdn,uk_sanctions_list,au_dfat.
Raw source files for this record are snapshotted daily (see methodology). Errors: request a correction.
This page restates listings published by the named authorities and quotes their stated reasons. It is not a finding by this site, not legal advice, and not a substitute for screening against the official lists.