Offshore vessel proprietor Bourbon Offshore has confirmed the kidnapping of two of its crew members from their vessel off Nigeria.

The firm says its vessel Bourbon Liberty 251 come underneath assault Tuesday (Feb 23) whereas off the coast of Nigeria. Two crew members are believed to have been kidnapped. The ten different crew members are thought-about secure and again on board the vessel in Onne port.

The kidnapped males are of Russian and Nigerian nationalities.

Bourbon says it’s in touch with the households of the 2 kidnapped. The firm says it is not going to present any additional feedback at the moment, however will proceed to reveal any new data when accessible and verified.

Nigeria continues to be a hotspot for violent piracy and armed theft at sea, the place gangs of armed pirates board vessels with the intention of kidnapping crew for ransom or stealing gasoline oil cargo. The International Maritime Bureau obtained reviews of 14 piracy incidents with 9 boardings in 2015, though the precise numbers are believed to be greater as many go unreported.