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The harrowing ordeal for the abducted crew of the 'CGas Saturn' has come to a hopeful conclusion. The vessel, which was intercepted while on its journey to Malabo on December 3 in the Gulf of Guinea, saw all nine seafarers safely released, as confirmed by a statement from Christiania Gas on December 29. Following their release, the crew members have successfully reconnected with their families and are in the process of being repatriated to their home countries. Christiania Gas has ensured that each member of the crew has received comprehensive medical examinations and psychological support, recognizing the ordeal they experienced. Notably, one crew member did sustain injuries and has received the necessary medical attention. In the wake of the incident, Christiania Gas had diligently worked to establish communication with the kidnapped personnel, emphasizing their commitment to the safety and well-being of their crew.

Christiania Gas is diligently working to secure the safe release of nine crew members kidnapped from their LPG tanker, the 'CGAS Saturn.' The company confirmed that one of the abducted seafarers is receiving medical treatment in a West African hospital. The 'CGAS Saturn,' now part of the CGas fleet, was integrated into Christiania Shipping's operations in 2023 and is technically managed by Hartmann Gas Carriers Germany GmbH. Following a pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea on December 3, the shipping company has been striving to establish communication with the captors. Their primary aim is to ensure the swift and safe return of the crew. Since December 4, the tanker has been anchored off the coast of Libreville at coordinates 00° 17' N 009° 30' E.

In a harrowing incident off the coast of Equatorial Guinea, the 'CGas Saturn' was attacked by pirates on December 1, 2025, while navigating towards Malabo, resulting in the kidnapping of at least nine crew members. The attack occurred approximately 50 nautical miles west of Mbini, with the vessel being boarded during its journey. While four crew members remained on board, one sustained injuries, reportedly from a stray bullet during the assault. After the incident, the tanker was able to proceed to safety, arriving in Malabo on December 3, where local authorities initiated an assessment and began gathering accounts from the unaffected crew members. Christiania Gas, the company that owns the vessel, expressed grave concerns regarding the attack, emphasizing that their top priority is to establish communication with the kidnapped crew members to ensure their swift and safe return. The emergency response team is actively collaborating with the relevant authorities, who were alerted immediately following the attack. Furthermore, the company is providing support to the families of the crew members during this challenging time. The Gulf of Guinea has seen an uptick in piracy incidents, with notable previous attacks on vessels like the 'Nave Constellation', 'Davide B', 'Monjasa Reformer', 'Hana I', and the 'Bitu River'. From January to September 2025, there were 15 recorded maritime security incidents in the region, an increase from 12 in the same timeframe the previous year. Out of these incidents, ten occurred within territorial waters, classified as armed robbery, while five were categorized as piracy, leading to the abduction of 14 crew members in the first nine months of 2025.