MV Yasa Jupiter

MV Yasa Jupiter is a Turkish-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. It was the first merchant vessel damaged during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Yasa Jupiter in Casablanca, Morocco
History
Turkey
NameYasa Jupiter
OwnerMirror Ventures S.A.
OperatorYasa Denizcilik S.A., Istanbul
Port of registryMarshall Islands Majuro, Marshall Islands
BuilderDalian Cosco[1]
Yard numberDE060[1]
Laid down21 December 2015
Launched19 March 2019[1]
Completed13 June 2019[1]
Identification
General characteristics
Tonnage34,508 GT 61,000 DWT
Length199.9 m (655 ft 10 in) overall
Beam32 m (105 ft 0 in)
Draught9.1 m (29 ft 10 in)

Characteristics

Yasa Jupiter has a maximum tonnage of 61,000 DWT. It is 199.9 m (656 ft) long, has a beam of 32 m (105 ft), and has a 9.1 m (30 ft) draught.[2] It is operated by a crew of 19 people.[3]

The ship

History

On 24 February 2022, Yasa Jupiter was transiting through the Black Sea on its way to Romania after having unloaded its cargo in Odesa, Ukraine. While underway, the vessel was struck by a missile[4] which hit one of its hatch covers and shattered the windows in the bridge.[5] None of the nineteen crew (8 Turks and 11 Ukrainians) were injured and the vessel was able to continue on its course to Romania.[3]

References
  1. "Yasa Jupiter". ABS Record. American Bureau of Shipping. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  2. "Ship YASA JUPITER (Bulk Carrier) Registered in Marshall Is - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 9848132, MMSI 538008172, Call Sign V7A2042". MarineTraffic.com. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  3. news2sea (2022-02-24). "YASA JUPITER belonging to YASA Denizcilik was hit in Odessa". News2Sea-Global Maritime News. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  4. "Turkish-owned ship hit by bomb off coast of Odessa, no casualties - Turkish authority". Reuters. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  5. "Carriers urged to avoid the Black Sea as Turkish bulker gets hit off Odessa". Splash247. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
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