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MANILA, Philippines--Singapore flag chemical tanker Sichem Peace and six of its crew, including two Filipinos, were seized by Nigerian militants last July 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.
The vessel was boarded by armed militants about 18 miles off Koko, Nigeria.
The DFA is coordinating with the ship’s principal in Singapore and the local manning agency, which confirmed that the Filipinos and other crew members are in good condition.
The manning agency has informed the families of the Filipino crew of the hijacking incident.
The vessel’s principal is conducting negotiations for the release of the vessel and its crew.
The DFA has instructed the Philippine embassy in Abuja to make representations with Nigerian authorities for the safe release of the Filipino crew, and for the Philippine embassy in Singapore to facilitate the conduct of the negotiations.
