Bourbon Confirms 3 Employees Abducted in Nigeria Released and in Good Health

BOURBON confirms that the 3 BOURBON employees abducted in Nigeria on board Bourbon Alexandre(photo) during the night of 21 to 22 September 2010 were released today.

Despite difficult conditions while in captivity, they all appear to be in good health.

They are currently being looked after by the members of the Crisis Unit of BOURBON in Nigeria where they are undergoing careful medical and psychological check-ups.

The 3 employees will be returning to France within the next few days to be reunited with their families and friends.

This news comes as an immense relief to all BOURBON employees who share the joy of the families.

BOURBON wishes to extend its thanks to the organizations who, along with the Crisis Unit, have worked towards this liberation, including the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Nigerian Government and the local authorities (Police, Special Security Services and Joint Task Force).

BOURBON would also like to warmly thank all those who have shown their support and encouragement in these difficult circumstances.

For reasons of confidentiality and in order to preserve the privacy of the families, no information will be given about the demands, the context, the released crewmembers, their families or the date of their return to France.

About BOURBON
BOURBON offers a broad range of deepwater and continental offshore oil and gas marine services. Under the new “BOURBON 2015 Leadership Strategy” plan, the company will invest US$ 2 billion to offer its most demanding oil and gas clients a large fleet of 600 innovative and high performance vessels. It will guarantee the highest standard of quality service worldwide, under completely safe conditions.
BOURBON also protects the French coastline for the French Navy.

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Source: Bourbon, November  11, 2010;