Pirates attack tug in South China Sea

A SINGAPORE-flagged tug has become the seventh vessel to be attacked by pirates in the South China Sea this year.

The 249 gt tugboat Tahir, owned by Orchard Maritime Logistics, was attacked by five pirates armed with knives on August 2 at 0130 hrs local time while transiting the South China Sea, according to the Regional Co-operation Agreement ...

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