Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06PANAMA884
2006-05-09 20:11:00
SECRET
Embassy Panama
Cable title:
GOP HAS NO RECORD OF DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIPS
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/CPI
ALSO FOR WHA/CEN - SCHIFFER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/09/2016
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA PM KN
SUBJECT: GOP HAS NO RECORD OF DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIPS
REF: STATE 63168
Classified By: Econ Chief Timothy P. Lattimer - Reasons 1.5(b and d)
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/CPI
ALSO FOR WHA/CEN - SCHIFFER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/09/2016
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA PM KN
SUBJECT: GOP HAS NO RECORD OF DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIPS
REF: STATE 63168
Classified By: Econ Chief Timothy P. Lattimer - Reasons 1.5(b and d)
1. (S) Fernando Solorzano, Director of the Panamanian
Maritime Authority's (AMP) Merchant Marine Office, advised
Econ Chief on May 8 that, based on reftel information, the
AMP has no record of any North Korean flagged ships
associated with Panama. He said that, as Panama does not
maintain a merchant marine consulate in North Korea, the AMP
is unlikely involved with any DPRK ship registrations. As a
general rule, Solorzano said the GOP restricts the ship
registration pursuant to directives issued by the UN, as well
as for fishing vessels pursuant to relevant sanctions imposed
by other international organizations.
2. (S) Solorzano suggested that the AMP could do a more
thorough records check if we provide him with more detailed
information, such as clearer names and/or radio callsigns for
the eleven ships in question. Post stands ready to follow-up
with the AMP should the Department provide any further
details.
EATON
STATE FOR ISN/CPI
ALSO FOR WHA/CEN - SCHIFFER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/09/2016
TAGS: PARM PREL KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA PM KN
SUBJECT: GOP HAS NO RECORD OF DPRK FLAG OF CONVENIENCE SHIPS
REF: STATE 63168
Classified By: Econ Chief Timothy P. Lattimer - Reasons 1.5(b and d)
1. (S) Fernando Solorzano, Director of the Panamanian
Maritime Authority's (AMP) Merchant Marine Office, advised
Econ Chief on May 8 that, based on reftel information, the
AMP has no record of any North Korean flagged ships
associated with Panama. He said that, as Panama does not
maintain a merchant marine consulate in North Korea, the AMP
is unlikely involved with any DPRK ship registrations. As a
general rule, Solorzano said the GOP restricts the ship
registration pursuant to directives issued by the UN, as well
as for fishing vessels pursuant to relevant sanctions imposed
by other international organizations.
2. (S) Solorzano suggested that the AMP could do a more
thorough records check if we provide him with more detailed
information, such as clearer names and/or radio callsigns for
the eleven ships in question. Post stands ready to follow-up
with the AMP should the Department provide any further
details.
EATON