Oil industry sources were reporting that anunknown number of foreign seafarers were taken from the 2,150-gt anchor-handler Armada Tuah101 (built 2007) by pirates.
Russia’s Maritime Bulletin said another tug intercepted adistress call from the vessel on 17 February, reporting an attack.
Gunmen reportedly boarded the Bumi Armadaship and kidnapped all overseas crew, leaving the remaining Nigerian seafarers to head onto Onne.
Four ships have been attacked during the last10 days off Nigeria.
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