The Philippines navy has thwarted another hijacking attempt by Abu Sayyaf militants.
Two speedboats containing 10 gunmen had approached the 83,000-dwt bulker Dong Hae Star (built 2012) off Tawi-Tawi on Wednesday as it headed from China to Indonesia, domestic media reported.
A patrolling naval gunboat fought off the attack after the crew issued a distress call.
Seafarers on the bulker said the speedboats quickly fled after sighting navy vessels.
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