Tag: Sulu Sea
-
Kidnaps threaten supply chain
Southern Sulu and Northern Celebes Seas Are the Hot Spots Surge In Offshore Abductions Increases Threat to Supply Chains The Philippines-based Islamist extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has been responsible […]
-
1 dead, 7 kidnapped
Abu Sayyaf Group suspected to be behind attack. Crewman of Vietnamese ship killed off PH, 7 others abducted Carmela Fonbuena MANILA, Philippines – A crew member of a Vietnamese ship […]
-
Indonesia’s piracy drive
Movement on patrols finally happening? Indonesia seeks guidelines on cross-border anti-piracy drive by Yas D. Ocampo Davao City – The Consulate of Indonesia here said it was seeking a “technical” […]
-
Shippers avoid new pirate hotspot
Abu Sayyaf Group a major threat in region. Shippers avoid new ‘pirate hotspot’ in waters west of the Philippines By Keith Wallis A surge in piracy to the west of […]
-
Duterte’s new threat
Move will alarm shipping industry. Duterte wants kidnappers ‘blown up,’ even with hostages Pia Ranada DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said he has ordered the bombing of kidnapping […]
-
ReCAAP sounds warning
Abu Sayyaf Group danger to shipping. ‘Very serious concern’ over kidnapping of seafarers in Southern Philippines: ReCAAP ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has very serious concern over kidnap for ransom attacks […]
-
New anti-piracy ship for Duterte
Abu Sayyaf Group continue to attack shipping, fishermen. BRP Andres Bonifacio, new ship from US, to patrol Sulu seas By: Frances Mangosing The newly-acquired ship from the United States, the […]
-
Ransom demands for hostage
Ransom demand issued. No talks with Abu Sayyaf for German hostage SUMISIP, BASILAN—Various factions of the Abu Sayyaf group have demanded ransom money for German captive Juegen Kantner, who has […]
-
Abu Sayyaf kidnaps crew
Abu Sayyaf Group continues attacks against shipping. Crew of Vietnam ship abducted off Philippines: Govt ZAMBOANGA, Philippines: Gunmen abducted at least five crewmen of a Vietnamese cargo vessel in southern […]
-
Sulu Sea route re-opens
Move follows spate of recent attacks and crew kidnappings. Indonesia Reopens Pirate-Infested Sulu Sea Route for Larger Cargo Ships Jakarta. The government revoked a ban for Indonesian cargo ships with […]