MV Navios Apollon


Navios Apollon is an Ultra-Handymax bulk carrier vessel with a capacity of 52,073 deadweight.

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 Bulk Carrier, the MV Navios Apollon, was hijacked approximately 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.