A sanctioned North Korea vessel was been blocked from entering Hong Kong on Wednesday data from Marine Traffic shows, in compliance with UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.

The ship is just one in the latest of a series of reports that indicate the Chinese government is implementing sanctions outlined in the most recent UN resolution, which includes a list of 31 ships known to be associated with a previously designated shipping company.

The Gold Star 3 arrived near Hong Kong on March 8, approached the port and did a quick u-turn the following day. It remained outside the port, before leaving earlier today.

“The vessel was refused entry into Hong Kong waters … it is on the annex of the Resolution of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Hong Kong, being part of the People’s Republic of China, has the responsibility to implement the sanction measures decided by the UNSC,” an HKSAR Government spokesperson told NK News via Hong Kong’s Marine Department.

The statement adds to remarks made yesterday by China’s Foreign Ministry.

“Resolution 2270 has been adopted by the UN Security Council. As a permanent member of the Security Council and a responsible country, we always fully and earnestly implement relevant resolutions of the Security Council. This time is no exception,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei said at a regular press briefing.

The news follows an earlier report from Reuters which claimed another sanctioned vessel – the Grand Karo – was blocked from entering Rizhao Port in north-east China. According to the NK News vessel tracker, this ship is still moored outside the port. The vessels draught has not changed, indicating no cargo has been on or offloaded.

Japan however let a North Korean ship through its waters for the second time, since saying last month that it would no longer allow DPRK ships through its waters.

The newly designated Chol Ryong sailed close to Japan’s Tsushima Island earlier today, but did not attempt to enter any ports.

Additional reporting: Jennifer Dodgson