West African pirates have reportedly kidnapped two seafarers from a commercial vessel.

The attack involved an unnamed 64-metre general cargo ship, travelling at 4.6 knots, according to a report received by security company Africa Risk Compliance (ARC).

The raid took place on the night of 28 May, 25 nautical miles south of Equatorial Guinea, near Bioko Island.

There was a moderate breeze and a wave height of 1.2