MV Yasin C

Yasin C is a Turkish bulk carrier, captured by Somali pirates on 7 April 2010 while on its way to Mombasa.[1] The crew locked themselves in the engine room, and the ship was released without ransom on 10 April 2010.[2]

History
NameYasin C
OperatorBergen Shipping
Port of registryTurkey
IdentificationIMO number: 8208191
General characteristics
Tonnage22,353
Length178 meter
Beam28 meters
Crew25

References
  1. "Pirates hijack Turkish Bulk Carrier off the Somali coast". EU Navfor. 7 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
  2. "Somali pirates abandon seized Turkish vessel". BBC News. BBC news. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2010.
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