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Piracy Warning

https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/Topic3369.aspx

By George.Curtis2 - 15 Nov 2016

Warning for those in Malaysia’s Sabah state, Philippine and Indonesian Waters

[url=http://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/11/07/breaking-news/philippine-militants-say-they-abducted-german-killed-woman/An incident of piracy was reported off the Sulu province on 7th November 2016.[/url]

Other kidnappings are taking place in this area.

The Indonesia’s government has urged Indonesian crewmen in Sabah to avoid sailing in the risky waters until security has improved. The kidnappings in this area have continued despite the military offensives against Abu Sayyaf, mainly in Sulu and the nearby island province of Basilan.