Panamanian-flag Malaspina Castle released

IMO Number: 7915967
MMSI Number: 372574000
Country: Panama
Callsign: 3EJN8
Length: 183.0m
Beam: 28.0m


FORMER NAMES since 2005 Jan 21 ADVENTURE
FORMER FLAGS since 2005 Feb 04 GREECE since 1994 Feb 01 LIBERIA

BNAVI MARINA DI CARRARA - ITALY
(Vittorio Bogazzi & Figli SpA)

The 30,000-ton ship was hijacked on April 6. The crew included 16 sailors from Bulgaria, four Filipinos, two Ukrainians, a Russian and an Indian.. Officials said all of the crew members appear to be in good health.

6.9 knots Panamanian vessel hijacked in Gulf of Aden

The Malaspina Castle, was hijacked April 6 in the Gulf of Aden, carrying iron and had 24 people on board from Bulgaria, the Philippines, Russia and Ukraine.

MALASPINA CASTLE
former ADVENTURE / VENTURE STAR
Vessel's Details:
Ship Type: Cargo
Year Built: 1981
Length x Breadth: 183m X 28m
DeadWeight: 32587 MT
Speed recorded (Max / Average): 8.2 / 6.9 knots
Flag: Panama [PA]
since 2005 Feb 04 GREECE
since 1994 Feb 01 LIBERIA
Call Sign: 3EJN8
IMO: 7915967, MMSI: 372574000