The troops of the Philippine government managed to rescue 3 crewmembers of the Vietnam-registered bulk carrier, ‘Giang Hai’, during an operation they planned in Kang Tipayan Island, Tawi-Tawi.
In addition to the three rescued crewmembers, who were rescued on 10th of November, the Filipino troops recovered the body of the fourth crewmember, according to sources.
Earlier this year, pirates had killed one and abducted six sailors of the Vietnam-registered ship, ‘Giang Hai’ in an attack off the southern Philippines on February 19, ReCAAP ISC reported in an incident alert.
The bulk carrier was heading from Indonesia to IIoilo Port, Philippines, and while it was sailing 35 nm north west of Doc Can Island, an unidentified number of pirates boarded the ship and abducted the six crew members (Master, Chief Officer, 3rd Officer, 2nd Engineer and one oiler), shooting one sailor to death.
The pirates had also destroyed navigation and communication equipment before escaping.
