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MV Al Marjan

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MV al Marjan
History
Nameal Marjan
OwnerShamir Marine, UAE
OperatorBiyat International
Port of registryComoros
RouteDubai to Mogadishu
BuilderRobb Henry
Launched1967
Out of service2010
FateCaught fire in Magadishu, 27 January 2010
NotesIMO number6717344
General characteristics
Tonnage2850 dwt
Crew22

MV al-Marjan was a cargo vessel active in the Horn of Africa. It was involved in relief efforts, and delivered food commodities from Dar es Salaam to Kismayu and Merca in March 2007.

Capture by Pirates

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The ship was hijacked by Somali pirates while on its way to Mogadishu from Dubai, 17 October 2007.[1] It was released 2 December 2007 off the coast of Somalia, where it received assistance from the USS Whidbey Island.

Fate

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The vessel caught fire and burned in the port of Mogadishu, while smuggling charcoal from Somalia to Oman.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Somali pirates hijack Japanese ship". Xinhua News Agency. 29 October 2007. Retrieved 27 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Charcoal Smuggling Ship Burns Out in Mogadishu". Maritime Bulletin. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2010.