They said the six Russians and one Estonian from the 82-bpBourbon Liberty 249 (built 2011) were being treated “normally” after theirseizure on 15 October near the Niger River delta.
A “delicate and cautious process” has begun to opencontact with the hostage-takers.
None of the men were injured during the kidnapping.
Nine other crew on board the ship were allowed tocontinue their voyage to Onne.
