Bourbonsaid the six Russians and one Estonian who were taken from the anchor handler Bourbon Liberty 249(built 2011) appeared to be in good health.

“Theyare currently being looked after by the members of the Bourbon Emergency Unitin Nigeria where they are undergoing careful medical and psychologicalcheck-ups,” the shipowner said.

Itadded that the seven men will be returning to their own countries within thenext few days to be reunited with their families and friends.