Interception of North-Korean Ship by Indian Navy in Indian Water

RAJYA SABHA

North Korean ship MV Mu San entered Indian territorial waters off the Andaman Islands without notification and permission of the Indian maritime authorities. Since it did not respond to radio communications from the Coast Guard, it was brought to Port Blair for Joint investigation by different security agencies.
After thorough investigations, the ship was found to be carrying sugar. The Government had taken up the matter with the North Korean authorities. North Korean Embassy in India reiterated in writing that the Captain sincerely apologized for not complying with the Indian Coast Guard’s orders.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in written reply to Shri Govindrao Wamanrao Adik in Rajya Sabha today.