Name MV Navios Apollon Port of registry Panama Class and type Ultra-Handymax Launched 2000 | Owner Greece Identification IMO number 9211145 Tonnage 52,073 dwt. Length 190 m | |
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Navios Apollon is an Ultra-Handymax bulk carrier vessel with a capacity of 52,073 deadweight.
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History
Built in 2000. Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. sold it to Navios Maritime Partners L.P. in 2009. Call Sign: SYNY
MMSI: 240115000
Hijacking
In the evening of 28 December 2009, the Panama Flag (Greek owned) Bulk Carrier, the MV Navios Apollon, was hijacked approximately 200 nautical miles (370 km) east of the Seychelles by Somali pirates. It was destined for India when hijacked, and carrying a cargo of rock phosphate from Tampa, Florida.
The ship and crew was later released after an unknown ransom was paid.
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