Pirates hijacked a fishing vessel

16.03.2010: 0200 LT: 7.3 miles off Tigabu island, Sabah, Malaysia.

Four pirates armed with guns attacked and hijacked a fishing vessel. The pirates sailed the vessel into Philippines waters and demanded a ransom for the release. The vessel was released after a ransom was paid and it safely arrived at Sandakan port on 18.3.2010.

Source: International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre