All nine seafarers kidnapped from the LPG carrier CGAS Saturn during a pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea on 3 December have been released and are now safe, the vessel’s owner Christiania Gas has confirmed.

In an update issued on 29 December, the Denmark-based company said the crew members have contacted their families and are now being repatriated to their home countries so they can reunite with their loved ones.

The company also said the seafarers have undergone full medical checks and are receiving psychological support.

The seafarers were abducted after armed attackers boarded the LPG carrier while it was on passage in the Gulf of Guinea. At the time of the attack, the vessel was en route to Malabo.

During the incident, one of the four crew members who remained on board was injured and later received medical treatment. Christiania Gas said the past few weeks had been extremely difficult, especially for the nine seafarers and their families.

The company expressed its respect and gratitude for the strength, trust and patience shown by the crew and their loved ones during the period of uncertainty.

In the days following the attack, Christiania Gas had reported that it was continuing efforts to establish contact with the kidnapped crew members.

The company also acknowledged the support of professional advisers, authorities and others who helped resolve the situation.

Christiania Gas added that, out of respect for the seafarers and their families, it would not make any further public statements on the matter.

According to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), 15 incidents were recorded in the region during the first nine months of 2025, with 14 crew members kidnapped during that period.

Reference: christianiashipping