{"id":"F2015L00078","name":"Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Designation 2015","slug":"autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":438227,"registerId":"F2015L00078-fast-fetch-1775954736016","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Designation 2015","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nAutonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Designation 2015\n\nAutonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011\n\nI, JULIE BISHOP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, make this Designation under regulation 8 (1) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.\n\nDated 18 January 2015\n\nJULIE BISHOP\n\nMinister for Foreign Affairs\n\nContents\n\n1  Name of Designation\n\n2  Commencement\n\n3  Definitions\n\n4  Designation of sanctioned vessels\n\n \n\n1 Name of Designation\n\n  This Designation is the Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Designation 2015.\n\n2 Commencement\n\n  This Designation commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Definitions\n\n  In this Designation:\n\nDPRK means the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.\n\nvessel means a vessel or boat of any description and includes a hovercraft and any floating structure, but does not include an installation.\n\n4 Designation of sanctioned vessels\n\n  For regulation 8(1)(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each vessel that is mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 is a sanctioned vessel for the DPRK.\n\n\n\n\nSchedule 1 Sanctioned vessels\n\n(section 3)\n\nPart 1 Sanctioned vessels\n\n \n\n| Item | Description |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Name of Vessel: | Chong Chon Gang |\n|  | IMO number: | 5342883 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 2 | Name of Vessel: | Am Nok Gang |\n|  | AKA: | Ap Rok Gang |\n|  | IMO number: | 8132835 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 3 | Name of Vessel: | Baek Ma Kang |\n|  | IMO number: | 8132835 |\n|  | AKA: | Paek Ma Gang |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 4 | Name of Vessel: | Dai Hong Dan |\n|  | IMO number: | 7944695 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 5 | Name of Vessel: | Dok Chon |\n|  | IMO number: | 7411260 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 6 | Name of Vessel: | Hwang Gum San 2 |\n|  | IMO number: | 8405270 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 7 | Name of Vessel: | Hyok Sin 2 |\n|  | IMO number: | 8018900 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier |\n|  |  |  |\n| 8 | Name of Vessel: | Jang Ja San Chong Nyon Ho |\n|  | IMO number: | 8133530 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier |\n|  |  |  |\n| 9 | Name of Vessel: | Jon Jin 2 |\n|  | IMO number: | 8018912 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier |\n|  |  |  |\n| 10 | Name of Vessel: | Mu Du Bong |\n|  | IMO number: | 8328197 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 11 | Name of Vessel: | O Un Chong Nyon Ho |\n|  | IMO number: | 8330815 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 12 | Name of Vessel: | Po Thong Gang |\n|  | IMO number: | 8829555 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 13 | Name of Vessel: | Pho Thae |\n|  | IMO number: | 7632955 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 14 | Name of Vessel: | Pi Ruy Gang |\n|  | IMO number: | 8829593 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 15 | Name of Vessel: | Rak Won 2 |\n|  | IMO number: | 8819017 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 16 | Name of Vessel: | Ryong Gang 2 |\n|  | IMO number: | 7640378 |\n|  | Listing Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 17 | Name of Vessel: | Ryong Gun Bong |\n|  | IMO number: | 8606173 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n| 18 | Name of Vessel: | Tae Dong Gang |\n|  | IMO number: | 7738656 |\n|  | Additional Information: | Flag: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea<br>Vessel Type: General Cargo |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. 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It has not expanded beyond its original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 2 pages of substantive content)","Only 2 defined terms ('DPRK' and 'vessel')","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the enabling regulation reference (regulation 8(1))","Simple tabular format for the vessel list with no conditional logic or exceptions","Straightforward declarative structure: 'each vessel mentioned in Schedule 1 is a sanctioned vessel'"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument designates 18 North Korean cargo and bulk‑carrier ships as sanctioned vessels under Australia’s autonomous DPRK sanctions, barring Australians from dealing with them and enabling port refusal and asset measures.  \n\nIt affects Australian businesses, maritime service providers, and the vessels’ owners/operators, and aims to disrupt North Korea’s international trade and prevent evasion by listing identifying details like IMO numbers and alternate names."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This designation does not change the statutory scope of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011; it implements that regime by naming additional vessels as sanctioned for the DPRK. It does not amend definitions or create new categories beyond listing the specified vessels."},"complexity_factors":["Instrument is narrowly focused: it lists vessels rather than creating new substantive rules.","Relies on external legal effect from Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (referenced by regulation 8(1)(b)) rather than stating prohibitions here.","Identification precision: each vessel is listed by name, IMO number, and in some cases aliases, flag and vessel type, reducing ambiguity for compliance.","Simple definitions included (DPRK; vessel includes hovercraft and floating structures, excludes installations).","Commencement is immediate (day after registration), creating prompt operational effect for regulated parties.","No criteria or reasoning for selection are set out in the instrument, so decision basis lies outside this designation."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument adds 18 named Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)‑flagged vessels to Australia’s sanctions framework by declaring them “sanctioned vessels” under regulation 8(1)(b) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. It takes effect the day after registration.\n\nThe listing changes who is covered by the sanctions regime: owners, operators, insurers, port authorities and Australian entities that interact with these vessels will be subject to the regulatory consequences that apply to sanctioned vessels under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015","history":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-sanctioned-vessels-democratic-people-s-republic-of-korea-designation-2015/documents"}}