Following the hijacking of the Luxembourg-registered Bourbon Liberty 251 off the coast of Nigeria on 23 February, the two kidnapped sailors have been released.

The two crew members were released yesterday, Thursday 24 March 2016. The two sailors will be repatriated in the coming days to join their families and relatives.

No details were provided to indicate if any ranson was paid, or not.Photo by: Maxim B/Marine Traffic