Rich Corporate White Folks Kidnapped by Pirates off Africa coast

From [HERE] The United States is investigating reports that pirates kidnapped two Americans from a U.S.-flagged ship off the coast of Nigeria in West Africa, where security has been a growing concern.

The incident involves a U.S.-flagged vessel, the 222-foot C-Retriever, in the Gulf of Guinea.

"We are seeking additional information about the incident," the State Department said.

The ship's captain and chief engineer were abducted early Wednesday morning, according to the British security firm AKE. Rick Filon of AKE said Nigerian Central Naval Command has provided no additional information.

The ship is owned by Edison Chouest Offshore, based in Cut Off, La. ECO supports the majority of the U.S. Gulf deepwater oil rigs and an expanding global market with a fleet of more than 200 vessels, ranging from 87 to more than 360 feet in length, according to the company website.

Maj. Mark Firman, a Pentagon spokesman, described the incident as "a piracy attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Nigeria."