Support vessel staff abducted in Nigeria

Oct. 19, 2012

Offshore staff

PARIS – Seven crew members of a BOURBON-operated offshore support vessel have been kidnapped in Nigeria.

The six Russians and one Estonian were abducted while boarding theBourbon Liberty 249 on Monday. The other nine crew members were safely onboard the vessel, which headed for the port of Onne.

BOURBON has mobilized an emergency unit to rescue the abductees, and is in regular contact with their families about developments.

10/19/2012