MV Kota Wajar
# MV Kota Wajar

History :

| Name | MV Kota Wajar |
| - | - |
| Operator | Pacific International Lines |
| Port of registry | Singapore |
| Launched | 22 July 1997 |
| Completed | 1997 |
| Identification | Call sign: S6BT IMO number: 9157399 MMSI number: 564379000 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics ||
| Type | Container ship |
| Tonnage | 16,772 GT 24,637 DWT |
| Length | 184.5 metres (605 ft) |
| Beam | 27.5 metres (90 ft) |
| Speed | 16.8 kn (31.1 km/h) maximum 10.4 kn (19.3 km/h) average |
| Capacity | 1500 TEU |
| Crew | 21 |

MV Kota Wajar is a 1997-built container ship operated by Pacific International Lines. On 15 October 2009, she was captured by Somali pirates en route to Mombasa. After received a $4 million ransom, the pirates released the ship on 28 December 2009, she was then assisted with medical supplies and logistics by the Canadian frigate HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337).

