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Defense, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security 20-Sep-2019

New Guidance on Abduction of Crew in Sulu-Celebes Seas Released

The ReCAAP ISC has released its latest publication in 2019: “Guidance on Abduction of Crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and Waters off Eastern Sabah.” This Guidance focuses on the incidents of abduction of crew from ships for ransom in the Sulu-Celebes Seas and in the waters off Eastern Sabah. It provides the guidance and analysis based on the information collected…

Defense, Maritime Safety, Maritime Security, National Affairs 16-Nov-2018

PCG Warns of Impending Kidnapping by ASG

On 30-October-2018, the ReCAAP ISC piracy reporting center warned that a faction of the ASG is preparing to launch another round of pirate attacks in the waters off Sabah. According to ReCAAP, the PCG believes that 10 ASG members are planning to conduct kidnappings in East Sabah “at any opportune time.” The ASG fighters do not have specific targets but…