UK Royal Navy ship joins UN sanctions enforcement patrols targeting North Korea

Spey spent time monitoring marine traffic in the Sea of Japan, looking for vessels of interest that could be connected to activity contravening the Security Council resolutions.

The resolution enforcement work came ahead of a visit by Spey to Sasebo Naval Base in southwestern Japan.

“Our operations in the region are made possible by the support provided by regional allies, including the US Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, who we would like to thank for their hospitality during our stop in Sasebo," said Commander Paul Caddy, Spey's Commanding Officer.