Pirates Raise Ransom Demand On MV Sinar Kudus

Somali pirates have increased their ransom demands for the release of 20 crewmembers from Indonesia’s SINAR KUDUS, which is owned by Samadera. The ship was highjacked on 16 March this year
Initially the pirates demanded US$ 2.6 million for the ship and crew. Then it was raised to $3.5m but has since increased to $ 9m. And according to reports 12 of the crew have taken ill. Indonesia’s government says it is doing its best to secure the safety of the crew.