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The vessel Unica was recently observed transiting the Malacca chokepoint on June 24, 2026, at 08:06 UTC. The vessel, identified by IMO 8514306, is currently flying the flag of kp, though its specific type is unknown.
The Unica is subject to sanctions under the EU Council Consolidated: PRK program, having been first designated on April 1, 2026.
Recent transit data shows a pattern of movement through various locations, including a transit of port_GNBFA on June 24, 2026, and port_IDITN on June 23, 2026. Other recorded positions include port_INPRT on June 10, 2026, and wp_south_india on May 28, 2026.
Strait Up Maritime has observed several vessel history changes occurring on June 18, 2026, which serve as compliance signals. These include a name change from 'Dong Jin' to 'UNICA' and a series of flag changes involving Sierra Leone, Niue, and Malaysia. Additionally, the vessel underwent multiple changes in ownership and management, involving entities including RUI HE HK MARINE CO LTD, PROSPERA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL, EASTERN PACIFIC TANKER SDN BHD, YOUNG SUNG GLOBAL CO LTD, and SILVERLINE MARITIME SDN BHD.
Source: vessel record from public sanctions lists published by the issuing government authorities cited above; transit and change observations by Strait Up Maritime from open AIS broadcasts. Verify the listing against the issuing authority's official notice before relying on it for compliance.
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