Indonesia: Armed escort needed for ships sailing to Philippines
An Indonesian transport official has said ships travelling from the country's Borneo Island to the Philippines need to have an armed escort as piracy in the waters is escalating.
Indonesian police officers stand guard (Photo: AP)
Hanoi (VNA) – An Indonesian transport official has said ships travell♉ing from the country's Borneo Island to🏅 the Philippines need to have an armed escort as piracy in the waters is escalating.
Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan said on April 28 that there is a call for boosting security. If there is an escort by an armed ship, the vessels may sail. Otherwise, it is better not to risk the journey.
The sea lane from Borneo to the Philippines is frequently used by ships carrying coal from Tarakan in Borneo Island to the Philippines.
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Indonesian police officers stand guard (Photo: AP)
