Security sources are reporting the abduction of two seafarers from a Dutch reefer off Nigeria.

Seatrade's 400,884-cbf Water Phoenix (built 2002) was attacked 33 nautical miles (61 km) south west of Lagos on Tuesday morning.

Security consultancy Ambrey told TradeWinds two Russians had been kidnapped, the master and a mate.

The rest of the crew of 18 has retreated into the vessel's citadel.