MJ PINAR

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IMO statement regarding Russian killing of civilian seafarers

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr Arsenio Dominguez, has issued a statement following the Russian attack on the civilian seafarers aboard the 'MJ Pinar' in Odesa on March 11: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of seafarers in the recent attack in Odesa, which has claimed the lives of four seafarers. My thoughts and condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives, as well as those who were injured. Seafarers ensure the continuous flow of essential goods that sustain communities worldwide. They must never become targets in conflicts beyond their control. We must reaffirm our collective commitment to their safety and well-being. I reiterate my call to all parties involved to work together to ensure that such acts of violence against innocent seafarers and shipping do not continue. International shipping should never become a casualty in the broader geopolitical landscape. The IMO remains committed to supporting efforts to improve the safety of all those who work in the global maritime industry.”

Russian missile killed four seafarers, damaged ship

The 'MJ Pinar', with 12 crew members on board, which was loading 30,000 tonnes of wheat for export, was damaged at the port side stern by a Russian ballistic missile, on the evening of March 11, 2024, in the commercial port of Odessa. The fire, which broke out on the ship after the strike, caused the deaths of four crew members, three Syrian and one Ukrainian nationals, aboard the bulk carrier. A pilot service employee, who was also on the vessel was injured in the incident as well as another Syrian crew member. An air raid alarm was declared in the port town at approximately 8:15 p.m. LT, followed by a powerful explosion moments later, caused by a ballistic missile strike which impacted the intersection of berths 34 and 35. and caused extensive damage to the ship as well as the port infrastructure, including the quay and the terminal's grain gallery. The strike was alleged to have been carried out using Russia’s Iskander-M ballistic missile, equipped with a cluster warhead. Emergency services attended on site to asses the damage and ensured safety measures. Reports with photos: https://www.seanews.com.tr/missile-attack-at-odessa-port-4-seafarers-died-on-bulker-mj-pinar/202746/ https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/03/12/7502458/ https://kathmandupost.com/world/2025/03/12/four-killed-in-russian-strike-on-grain-vessel-in-odesa-port-ukraine-says

Medevac on North Atlantic

On the early morning of May 13, 2024, the 'MJ Pinar', en route from Aviles to Ravenna, requested the medevac of a crew member north of Burela. The CCS Fisterra of Salvamento Marítimo mobilized the Helimer 401 helicopter, which hoisted the patient and transported him to Alvedro (A Coruña).